It's My Birthday Today!

I'm now eight years old. In human years that's 56, so I'm now much, much older than Alice. I think she is finally starting to respect my wisdom of old age and dog experience. Like Ryokan Taigu who liked to give presents to others on his own birthday, I'd like to give presents to my friends and family. To all my doggie friends may you have lots of walks, lots of attention from your people, and plenty of chicken, Greenies, and sun spots for soaking. To the cats, may your people respect your independence. To my human friends and family, I give you all a press with my head on your legs wishing you peace and happiness for another year.