There's this organization called St. Baldrick's. And they challenge people to fundraise for pediatric cancer, promising that if they reach a very high goal, they will shave their heads bald. It's another stunt thing, to put the fun in fundraising, and evidently it works ( Read more... )

In the spirit of continuing the much-needed goodness chickenhat brought us with this post, I suggest that anyone so inclined take part in this holiday poll:

What is your favorite part of the winter holiday of your choice?

Mine is scoring the perfect gift for someone, having it be a total surprise, and seeing their reaction when they unwrap it.

Tonight I went up to Baltimore to witness the hand-off of the last of Sadie's kittens to his new person. The lucky person in question is dcseain, one of the very generous people who donated to the fund that made such a big difference in the lives of Sadie and her kittens. Here's the money shot of Alabaster in the arms of his new best friend:


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...and since I'm home sick and bored, I downloaded Picasa. What a fun toy!


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E-mail from Yo indicates that one of the pit bulls bit a teenager today and the police confiscated it. (The pit bull, not the teenager ( Read more... )

Jill & Yo were supposed to meet us last night when we visited the kittens, but they didn't make it, and I've just learned why ( Read more... )

Tonight chickenhat and I went up to Baltimore to meet Sadie and her brood. Wow. Just wow. Been a loooong time since I've had a good dose of kitten. It was amazing. Here are introductory photos for you:

Kitten 1: The only male in the litter, and therefore on reserve for dcseain, who has been a generous donor to the kitten cause, and who is interested in a male. ( Read more... )

Folks, I have very sad news to share with you all. Sadie and her kittens are safe, and I will be visiting them tomorrow. But the pit bull and his owner, which I reported about earlier, are still on the lose in the neighborhood. And it turns out he's got a friend. I just got this e-mail from Jill ( Read more... )

Anyone out there who has supported Sadie and her brood--especially anyone who is interested in adopting one of the kits--are welcome to join me on an expedition to Baltimore to see them this Sunday evening. Leaving Fozzie Corner at 7 PM. Reply here if interested.

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Yo & Jill have asked me to please convey this information to Sadie's supporters ( Read more... )