Signal Boost -- Animal Rescue

Via ginmar:

First, in Austin, Texas, cats need a home FAST. The owner will drive up to 250 miles to deliver a cat, and it's okay to offer to just foster a cat until she can find a permanent home. Here's the link:

http://austin.craigslist.org/pet/2124906633.html

Second, a rescue organization for large dogs is having hard times, like many of us:

http://www.bigfluffydogs.com/

I don't generally make New Year's resolutions, but I am hoping to be better at passing on links like these, in the coming year -- not just for animal rescue, but for various splendid things that people are doing, particularly writing. For now, however, cats and dogs.

I am still working on my reports of road trips in August, October, and November, and it is very odd to be writing about blazing, humid days on the shore of Lake Superior when the snow is coming down outside.

A merry Christmas to those who celebrate, and a painless survival for those who don't, or who can't celebrate as they'd like.

Pamela

Doom Prediction for: Pies at Blaisdell Polytechnic

The mince pie is in the oven. The dough for the crust did not behave well -- it wanted too much water, the indulgence of which desire can lead to cardboard in the guise of pie crust; but I have had far, far worse doughs to cajole. I remembered to cover the edges of the crust with aluminum foil. When the mince pie is out, I will make the vegan pumpkin pie. I'm unlikely to kill the new blender, I just made the filling for Thanksgiving and am unlikely to unwittingly substitute ground mustard for the ginger; and the crust is unlikely to be worse than that for the mince pie. While the pumpkin pie is baking, I'll make the apple crisp for those who dislike or are allergic to pumpkin or mince. I do not have a migraine. I do have goats-milk fudge, very very kindly provided by mrissa.

Chance of Doomed Pies: 25%. Without the fudge: 35%.

Pamela