How embarrassing! I wonder how Mom would like it if I photographed her while taking a bath, hmmm? And look at what I take a bath in - a utility sink! Oh well, I guess it doesn't matter where I take my bath - I'd hate it even in a big bath tub. I think I smell fine, so I don't understand why I have to go through this torture anyways!
As you can see, I survived - I always do.
It sure has been raining a lot in Rochester! My mom goes outside with her camera on wet days as well as dry days. She liked the way this tree looked two-toned from the rain.
This is where you can find me on rainy days!
What a fun time Pug Stock was! I had no idea how many "me's" live in this area. I must have met over 100 Pugs. And only ONE grumpy one. I'm having sweet dreams tonight, with visions of Pugs dancing in my head - especially that cute little black female one. Did you see her picture? What a cutie! It was a big day. Goodnight.
And this is a new friend I met along the way. I didn't catch her name.
"I want to walk on THIS side of the street."
"And this is why... good place for a quick stop."
"Yeah, sure I'll come home for a bacon-flavored treat!"
Now the whole world knows I have a freakishly long tongue - thank a bunch Mom! This picture was taken as my rolly polly chin was being petted, and I (obviously) was cleaning my own snout! I'm gonna hide that camera!
See me "swimming" in the water. Yeah, I know dogs can swim, but this is as far as I go! This is my private little beach at the park. I go in the water until in touches my belly - then get a big drink of water. 
"Hey lady, you gonna put something in this dish any time soon?"
I'm quite photogenic I'm told, and I have to agree. I kind of look human in this picture, don't you think? This must have been taken when I was in deep thought about something Mom said. She was talking about how the weather is getting cooler and cooler, and soon I will have to wear a sweater outside. She's not sure if she's going to buy a sweater at the store or make one for me. I've seen some of her knitted creations - I hope she chooses the store!
My mom has been following the story of this little girl, Lindsey Baum, missing from McCleary, Washington. On the night of June 26, after being told she could not spend the night at her best friend's house, Lindsey started for her walk home. Someone abducted her, somewhere between her friend's home and her's. Lindsey's mother, brother and dog miss her terribly. Please study her picture - she could be anywhere. Numerous searches have turned up no information - her case is going cold. Please see the description on this little girl and contact authorities if you know of her whereabouts! Her family is waiting for her safe return.
I don't know where Mom went (maybe to the park without me), but I was home alone for 3.25 hours today. I hate to be alone. When she finally got home, she gave me a treat (chicken flavored!) and took me for a long walk... I had no choice but to forgive her.
Almost every day my mom and I walk past Dunkin' Donuts, but we've never stopped. Today no cars were at the drive-thru, so I was allowed to go inspect. The pictures of the sandwiches looked really yummy and I would have ordered one, had the speaker been a little lower - dang - couldn't quite reach it:( Don't feel sad for me though - I got a nice treat when we returned home. I'm so lucky that I got my treat, because just before we went on our walk, I almost got into the kitty litter, and I brought dirty socks from the bathroom to the livingroom. Mom kind of laughed about the socks but NOT the kitty litter. But when you are as adorable as I am, moms overlook many naughty things!
Doggie news from around the globe...I just want to say good-bye to Chanel, the oldest dog on record, who passed away at the age of 147 (doggie years). I hear she lived a long, happy life with her mom, Denice Shaughnessy. Denice adopted Chanel when she was just 6 weeks old. They've been together for a very long time, so Chanel's mom will need lots of prayers.
Chanel was given a certificate from Guinness World of Records officials at her 21st birthday party in Manhattan.
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups were her favorite treat. Denice said that once she ate an entire bag of them! (How I would like to know what a peanut butter cup tastes like!)
RIP Chanel.
Love and wet kisses, Stanley
This picture was taken right after my mom said, "Stanley, you want to go to the park?"
