Big couple of days here, in a good way.

New Graduate

First off, Zabeth graduated from Tufts Veterinary School on Sunday -- she's now Dr. Zabeth. Pretty cool stuff. It's really an incredible accomplishment, and Z worked outrageously hard to get to this point.

We've been in "social jail" for four years, so it was really nice to have a little dinner for her at a restaurant in Boston with people we haven't been able to spend much time with in the last four years. Thanks to all who were able to make it -- for your patience with us, your vanishing friends, and for your support.

But it's not done yet: on June 18th, she starts a 14-month internship in West Bridgewater -- and, from what I can determine, it's like one of those TV shows where people run on no sleep for days on end while frantically performing heroic interventions on pets that have jumped from planes or something.

Of course, the experience will be intense and invaluable. We'll have to come up with a theme song -- maybe Massive Attack can write a House-like ditty we can play every morning before she leaves after two hours of fitful rest.

Birthday Boy

It's amazing, but Taiko turned one today. The past year has gone by quickly, and he's grown into a handsome young dog: still quite a puppy, but strong as an ox. I, for one, can totally understand how these dogs were bred to pull carts.

A great dog, and alongside him, a great woman and new Doctor -- not necessarily in that order: I'm a pretty lucky guy.