Missing

My cat is missing. He has been missing since Thursday. This has happened before, but now he's a bit older. My mom believes the coyotes caught up with him. I'm really bummed about it, but not much to do about it, I guess. We'll call the local paper to see if they'll run an add to see if he's found. Looking pretty dim...

In other news, thinking about getting a Tofurkey this year with the regular fresh turkey for Thanksgiving. Do not know what the family will think, but I think if I made it, everyone would at least try some.

Been cleaning the house getting ready for Thanksgiving. We're hosting on Friday, instead of Thursday, as that's when everyone on my side of our family can make it.

Somethings that made me feel good...

Volunteering: Husband and I volunteered for a local shelter to serve Thanksgiving dinner. We really had a great time, despite my trying to pimp out my cranberries, sweet potato casserole and candied yams. No dice for the most part, which was a little disheartening. But Mr. Catman was popular with his stuffing (dressing) and green bean casserole.

Sharing information: Was chatting it up with some colleagues about random things about Chicago, since they weren't from here. And lo and behold, I shared some very useful information about a couple of Michigan Avenue stores: Bloomingdale's and Sephora. See, I guess non-locals are not aware that any makeup counters in this area will do a free makeover. And one of these colleagues was interested in trying new makeup, to help cover a large birthmark on her face, about which she was understandably self-conscience. So I passed along that she could just stop by a makeup counter and try the makeup before purchasing. It's not much, but I'm hoping it made a positive difference in her life. And helping do that made me feel good.