Today is a special occasion, so instead of my usual rant against government planning, I am going to indulge myself with a personal shout-out of Happy Birthday! to my good friend and companion, Chip. Chip happens to be a Belgian Tervuren, one of several sheepherding breeds from (and named after towns in) Belgium, and I like to think Chip is one of the more remarkable dogs in his breed.
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