It was one year ago today that a very special person entered my life. We may not have started out on the right hoof at first, but, over time, I like to think we have become the very best of friends.

Happy birthday, Gebhard! No idea when you were born, but you were rather tiny when I got you, so we shall call it today. You already got your party, but that doesn't mean I didn't get you a brand new robe you can mouth on all you wa--------





Or chew paper. That's all right, too.