My pet seal appears to be looking for some attention after being ignored for much of the night.

Quit your yapping and I'll toss you a herring or two a bit later.

PS...PM pinkeye and maybe you two can get in some powerful attaboys and plus ones over the next hour or two before juice time.

The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.
William Arthur Ward