1. A gray squirrel climbing upside down on the gray, shaggy bark of a hickory, bright morning sun caught in its fur, surrounded by green leaves going orange and yellow. 2. All things fluffy: Tissues PJs Blankets Pillows (Naps are fluffy, too.) Blue and white clouds Pancakes A freshly dried towel 3. The click of the dog’s nails on the floorboards, telling you he’s coming in to say hello. 4. Hot coffee in the morning, going down so smooth … that momentary mindlessness, fannin

Adorable, yes. But your dog is not your baby. True, they’re loving, affectionate, loyal, smart, great friends and companions and so darn cute. But they are not your babies. For one thing, they are so much easier than babies: always even-tempered, fun, cuddly and, best of all, can be left alone for hours. They don’t get angry, grow up and leave home, then return at inconvenient times. For another, they do a lot of gross, non-human stuff. Yet, I admit, it is easy to forget they

One of the really fun things about living in New York City is people-watching. I was walking behind a gorgeous woman (above) in elegant clothes when I suddenly thought about all the different ways people dress in this city. We dress up and dress down, but usually we want to look good. There are so many different versions of chic. It's really what makes people watching so much fun. What do you think is great style? Serious chic? Fun chic? Quirky or cool? Upload a picture or ju