a message from Stanley on a really nice Saturday

What Stanley tries to tell me (over and over and over again):

Don't worry so much about work.  You most likely can't change it and you most certainly can't control it. 

It will rain, eventually.  So quit all of that silly dancing in the garden - you're embarassing me.

Why do I stand watch over this dang sailboat when you hardly ever take her out?  It should be a crime to have a beautiful wooden sailboat and to take her out so infrequently.  No treats for you.  Get your priorities straight.

A good bottle of wine is worth the extra money.  Opening that bottle by noon on a Saturday is decadent in that oh-so-perfect way.  Especially if the wine is served with greenies. 

Slow down.  And every now and then roll over on your back and maybe somebody will give you a belly rub.  It's worth a shot.

Being outside is good.  And one day, yes, one day - one of those herons is gonna land next to me, instead of in the tidal creek, and life will be better than good. 

Comments

[Taylor]

Ooohhh...wooden sailboat? My boyfriend is looking HARD for a wooden sailboat. What kind do you have? What size? How's maitenence? Can I pick your brain about it?

[Pam/Digging]

Stanley sounds like a good dog and a great friend. Listen to his advice. It all sounds very sensible.

[Joan]

Great picture of a wise dog. You'd best listen up!

[anna maria]

It's my first time here (I came by way of Hank's place at The County Clerk), and I must say it sure is nice to be greeted by a lovely dog on one's first visit!
Loved your blooming roses, definitely worth staying home for.

[Pam]

Taylor: It was made by a guy who lived in West Ashley - he had taken 7 years to make her when he lived in Annapolis and was with the Navy. It was luck that I heard about her - and the owner/builder wanted her to go to someone who really wanted (and understood) wooden boats, and since I had crewed on wooden boats for several years, he and I hit it off right away. She's mostly mahogany (with an oak bowsprit), 21', her hull is fiberglassed over marine (mahogany) plywood and is painted green. And yes - they are alot of work. Take a look here:
http://talesfromthelaboratory.typepad.com/tales_from_the_microbial_/2006/07/spirit.html

Pam: Yes, I think Stanley is a wise dog for sure. He is a constant reminder to chill!

Joan: I think that your one-eyed cat and Stanley would be great friends.

Anna Maria: Welcome! Stanley is a much more polite 'virtual' greeter than in real life, where he'd jump on you when you first come through the gate (we're still struggling with that one). After he'd jump on you, however, he'd immediately roll over and let you rub his belly.