Stocks just could not hold an attempt at gains today and added yet another day of losses to their recent record of red candlesticks.

Gold and silver would not be denied, on the other hand, and managed to rebound sharply after being pounded lower in the early trading.

Dolly and I were sleeping the sleep of those who had been out in the fresh air clearing up leaves ahead of an incoming storm. We may be getting our first snow tonight. (Well, I was napping from tiredness and fresh air. She was merely keeping me company.)

She really does look like that, a black and white Chin/Shih Tzu mix, albeit an older version and no longer a puppy, but still cute as a button. But she is not all that much larger, probably a result of her previous household's lack of feeding and caring for her before just tossing her aside. And she doesn't do the puppy biting, preferring to administer face licks, and in generous portions. When I ask her if she wishes to have dinner, she spins around in anticipation. She really is a little joy.

An unexpected nap under a warm blanket and a good dog is one of life's simple pleasures.

There will be a stock option expiration on Friday.

Have a pleasant evening.

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