Yesterday, I was walking the dogs in downtown Alameda, and stopped in the spa shop. I always stop in there because it’s dog-friendly; and also because I’m friends with the manager, Jenn.

While I was there, the company’s phone rang. Jenn looked at the caller ID on the phone and said “Oh shit.” Then wondered aloud if she should answer or not.

The name on the caller ID?  In large capital letters:  BLACK PANTHER.