October 18, 2013: Better Back, Bouncy Balloon, and Birthday Booty!

Someone’s back is feeling better.

No doubt spooked by threats of getting checked out by an MRI scanner, my back has been on its best behavior today.  While not totally pain free, it’s a marked improvement from only a few days ago when I was staggering around like, well, my fourteen and a half year old pug, Jelly, who suffers from hip dysplasia.

Jelly relaxing after a day’s staggering.

Not sure what changed.  Maybe it was the massage therapy or my being more mindful of my posture or, maybe, just maybe, that dose of radiation I received during my x-ray did a body good.

Got my car serviced today.  Not exactly notable except for Akemi’s extra-curricular activities while I was waiting for the good folk at Audi to finish washing my SUV.

I can’t help but think this is pretty much how a monkey would react if it discovered a balloon in its natural habitat: some close scrutiny, a couple of head bounces, and then retire to the complimentary coffee bar for hot chocolate and banana bread.

Hey, check out what I received in the mail today.  More birthday swag!

A Breaking Birthday card from my friend Jessie.

And two personalized t-shirts from Fondy:

This one for Akemi featuring a photo of her favorite boy (from what I understand, I’m a close second).

And, for me. Extra points for the Stargate references.