The Other Side of Somewhere

Make a Cake

A day does not feel complete to me unless I make something.   

A collage.

A blog post.

A photograph.

Or ...

 

a cake!

I get the same sense of accomplishment from baking a cake that I do when I make something artistic.  Making stuff (artistic or otherwise) is truly what makes me happy and gives me deep sense of satisfaction and purpose.

The recipe for this cake comes from the same book as this one.  It has a silly name (Philly Fluff Cake?) but who cares ... it is divine (there is a ribbon of melted bittersweet chocolate running through the middle of the whole thing).  I think I'll need to stand on the community corner during tomorrow's commute to pass out free slices.  I really shouldn't be alone in the house with this cake.

Looks like Mudgeon and I will definitely be doing Pilates tomorrow.

The Big Game

Woo-hoo!  Today's the day!  Are you ready for The Big Game?

No, no, no.  Not the Super Bowl!

I'm talking about Puppy Bowl IV on Animal Planet!

If football isn't your bag, tune into the Puppy Bowl to see squee-worthy puppies frolic and play on a set that looks just like a football field!  If I understand correctly, many of the puppies are rescue dogs and available for adoption.

So why is a photograph of Mudgeon's mug gracing this post?  Because if the Puppy Bowl isn't enough fun for you, you have to check out ... the Kitty Half-Time Show!  Ack!  How cute is that?  I'm pretty certain there will be no wardrobe malfunctions in this half-time extravaganza.  Mudgeon definitely approves (though at 17 years old, Mudgeon is no kitten).

Puppy Bowl IV runs from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Eastern) on Animal Planet (which technically means you can still catch The Super Duper Bowl if you're so inclined).

Strange Cats

"You will always be lucky if you know how to make friends
with strange cats" (Uncredited)

Mudgeon doing some crafty reading.

I left the room for one minute and Mr. Cat hopped onto my desk and tramped through the pink paint.  He was not happy with us when we dragged out the soap and towels ...

Strange cats, indeed.