Sometime around 2010 or so, my nephew David got a dog. Smallz was half Labrador retriever, half Newfie: a big black bundle of love, the size and *energy* of his adventurous Labrador dad, and the coat and strength of his Newfie mom.

Happy birthday to the love and light of my life, my beloved Theo. Your compassion and grace lighten every day for me, and I look forward to the rest of our lives together. Love you dearly, darlin' mine!