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Currently- readying myself to do a presentation on the James Ossuary. Which is pretty damned cool, but has the problem of getting bogged down by issues of authenticity rather than more interesting ideas.

In other news, I survived another fairly delightful Thanksgiving in RI with the extended non-related family. There was much feasting. One of my age mates shares my love of rosemary and feta pastries, the other finds my mad German skillz highly intriguing.

There were also five dogs there who mostly behaved themselves and allowed me to get my full shared of pettings and paws. It's bizarre to see that the Golden retriever that I met first as a puppy has become an old dog before my eyes. She's sweet and slow and full of tumors, but will still follow you to force your continued pettings and attention. The only flaw dogs have is that they don't last long enough. However, there was a new addition to the pack- Pumpkin, the unholy mix of Golden retriever and basset hound. Picture a honey colored basset with smaller ears and no face droop. Personality was.... interesting. As determined and stubborn as most basset hounds I know of, but very very friendly to people. Kind of a strange mix, but I am determined to steal the dog eventually and bring her back to my lair for cuddles and munchies further experimentation.