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There are so many things I love about the Northwest that sometimes I find myself walking down whatever, street, path, beach, or sidewalk I happen to find myself on, unable to contain a big beaming smile. This place, this magical place is so incredible. I guess that’s why I so thoroughly enjoy the travel writing/photography that I do for CityDog Magazine – I get to explore some of the most luxurious, gorgeous and memorable places this coast has to offer.

I found myself walking with one of these silly, over-sized grins the other day at the dog park here in West Seattle. The sky was blue, the leaves were orange and crimson and gold, the air was just crisp enough that Olivia and I could see our breath and as we trotted alone down an earthen path.

I am so glad I had my camera with me this day so I could share this moment with you: Fall in Seattle with dog.

Now the rain as come and the leaves are nearly gone, but the memorys of those few, flawless autumn days remain.

I typically try to keep politics out of my business life, but the events of last night were so epic, so historic and so deliriously wonderful, that I had to at least mention them here.

We have a new President America, we spoke and we have been heard.

If this young, self-employed woman, who doesn’t own a house or have a stock portfolio or even health insurance – who does make student loan payments and car payments and multiple rent payments while trying to live the “American Dream” in one of the highest taxed states in the country- if this young woman has hope, so my friend should you.

We are entering an exciting time in our history and I am honored to be along for the ride- more than that, for the first time in my life, I can say without hesitation that I am damn proud to be an American.

…and just in case you missed it – Mr. Obama is buying his girls a puppy when they move into the White house – he says they’ve earned it. What do you think – Golden Retriever? Labradoodle? Pound puppy?

Oh — and just in case you haven’t seen this yet: check out Sarah Palin as President – click around the oval office to kill yourself with laughter