Puppy stages ... I took these two pics of Duke slyly thinking he found the perfect teething toys - two old baseball caps - but not realizing they were left for him. At 70 pounds you forget he's still a puppy with another year to grow.

Wanting to share this chair with me, Duke climbed up and tried to sit next to me. Funny! He apparently doesn't realize how big he is. I got up to pose for this pic sharing love and a kiss (lick).

On a picture perfect autumn day in New England - my daughter Nikki and I had lunch at an outdoor restaurant. Afterwards we walked along the streets of Westport where my energies were drawn to a small jewelry store. Inside I found these custom made earrings sitting on a shelf and calling to me. The metallic colors and celestial design resonated with my energies perfectly. Since my daughters never know what to buy me - Nikki decided it would be a perfect birthday gift even though I don't turn 80 until February 17.

Freedom Tower Blue Spire - Stopping at a red light after exiting the Brooklyn Bridge driving back to Bay Ridge from Westport Thursday night. Bumper to bumper ... with the Waze app reading 24 minutes to go.