I was wandering along the Embarcadero and up into the Ghirardelli Square area today, enjoying the much mellower vibes of a Blue-Angel-less Fleet Week. I admit to being more fond of quieter entertainments — much like most dogs! There was still some noise, from the Canadian contingent, but Shasta didn’t seem to mind at all, she was fetching and chasing and soliciting belly rubs from everyone in the crowd. And when I found out that today is her birthday, I gave her plenty of belly rubs and several fetches!

