After a few days at my parents' house in Louisville, Ky., I'll be back in Nashville and available if you need me starting Monday, Dec. 29.

Please e-mail me at lanthony@hammock.com or call me on my cell phone (615-585-5908).

I'll officially be back in the office bright and early Jan. 5!

Happy Holidays!

I'm really bad at keeping New Year's Resolutions, but I'm really going to give this one a five-star try in 2009. (I don't know what a five-star try is, but it sure sounds good, doesn't it?)

Anyway, drum roll....

In 2009, I am going to come into work earlier.

For those who work with me, you're probably thinking, "How could Lena be any earlier than she already is?"

I know, but I want to start coming in even earlier because I am determined to get that spot in the parking garage on P2 right where it curves before you get to the elevator. It's a huge parking spot. There's usually a Dodge Caravan luxuriously sprawled in the spacious spot that facilitates easy entry and exit. But no matter how early I've come in, it's never been available. 2009 is my year!!!

Coming in early has other benefits, too, of course. Fewer distractions before the phones start ringing and less traffic on the Interstate. Maximum productivity here I come.

Happy Holidays, everybody!