Pie tragedy where you escape mostly unscathed is the least tragic kind. In other news, Iowa beat Nebraska by 3 at the literal last second,(Technically I could cheer for either side since Dad was born in Nebraska, but since he and Mom both went to U of Iowa, go Hawkeyes!)

Longhorns and Aggies tomorrow, while I'm driving home no less!

Unfortunately, Leifur’s eating issue was a sign of bigger problems. He’s had kidney and thyroid problems for years, and the combination is hard on the liver. He went into liver failure, and I had to put him to sleep this morning. The vet said this would have happened regardless of travel, and at least he enjoyed the trip and exploring the new space.

My sister is here and helping me unpack while crying. I still have Javier, but Leifur was the cat of my soul. There’s a lot of pre-Christmas stuff that will be different without him.

Oh, Calli, that is heartbreaking. I am so sorry.

Oh Calli that is so hard. I’m so sorry. A new place will be hard without your old friend.

Oh, Calli, what a time for it to happen. I'm so sorry for the loss.

I'm so sorry, Calli. I'm glad your sister is with you.

A friend of mine from Carrboro said Leifur stayed with me long enough to see me home. A lovely thought, but it’s still hard.

Calli, I am so, so sorry.

A friend of mine from Carrboro said Leifur stayed with me long enough to see me home. A lovely thought, but it’s still hard.

A consolation, but still a heartbreak.

I'm so sorry, Calli.