Thursday, June 03, 2010

Tomato trustee

Your children, your pets, your prized possessions, your treasures. Who do you trust when you go on vacation? Who's reliable, qualified, willing and skilled?
Today Stan received that ultimate Seal of Approval from the neighbors: He is being trusted to water the fancy new backyard upside-down hanging tomato plant, every other day, without fail.
Stan received his official appointment from Tom Story this morning, getting sober instructions on the care and maintenance of this tender family addition.
Here he is later today, practicing his moves, repeating under his breath, "Now don't screw this up. Don't screw this up."