Didn't know it was my birthday wish but it came true: The dogs did not get skunked this morning!
Before I take Abby for a long walk up the road and back, Stella wants to go up the lane and around the field for a spin so I take the dogs for that walk first, which lets Abby have a big run before being on the leash.
We didn't even make it to the end of the road this morning because I spied a large skunk waddling through the field. Abby was barrelling her way up the road looking for birds to chase but she came when I called and no one else saw the skunk. Obviously, the birthday gods were watching over me today. 

We're going out for Chinese food tonight (hey, Aunt Gail, wanna join us?!) after we run errands in town. My birthday is not a big deal this year; we're more focused on the ACNA awards gala dinner tomorrow night. Winning Best Specialty Column would be the best present.