With year-end baring its' nasty teeth, I find myself waxing nostalgic for the good old days. That's right, October, 2007.

It was a golden time. The leaves had mostly donned their fall colors but had yet to fall, the lawn had gone dormant, and the kids were completely back in school. It was a time when I could focus completely on the things I needed to do- almost distraction-free. It's the time of year when I am at my most focused and most productive- a happy time. Some people talk about their "happy place", I have my happy time.

All I want for Christmas is a year of daily happy time.