In about two hours I'll be boarding a flight to Pittsburgh, Penn., where I will spend the next seven days eating lots of Christmas cookies and catching up with family and old friends. But don't worry: I'll be working from home and checking e-mail multiple times a day, just for you. If you need me before we're back in the office on Jan. 5, just shoot me an e-mail at mpacella@hammock.com, and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Have a safe and happy holiday season!