5 wonderful things.

1. Feeling centered and spiritual, though exceedingly hungry, as the sun begins to set on Yom Kippur.

2. Sharing unrestrained, uncontrollable, irresistibly contagious belly laughs with dear friends.

3. Enjoying an invigorating hike through glorious foliage with a joyous dog on a crisp fall day.

4. Knowing that in less than three weeks, home really will be where the heart is.

5. Getting home from the weekend early enough to snuggle in the comfy chair and watch Sunday Night Football together.