I’ve been with many tribes in my life. Some I only visited for a while, and some are truly mine. People, friends, lovers, colleagues, family, they all come and go; some stick with you, others take a different path. Yet on that path, for 13 years, you were always by my side. We’ve lived in many different houses, worked in numerous studios. You were the only constant in a constantly shapeshifting life.

Honestly, I can’t imagine life without you. You were my safety, my comfort, my conversation piece, my troublemaker and my teacher.

Since a few years, you couldn’t keep up with my busy life anymore. Running next to the bike transformed into being chauffeured like a little prince. Working at home during the pandemic suited you just fine.

Today you found your final resting place. You were tired and hurting. And even though you would have walked another million miles for me, because that is what dogs do, you can rest now.

I thank you for all those years you have given me: I am proud of what we’ve been through, the good and the bad, the responsible and the crazy times. They were all filled with earth, water, fire, and wind…and you.