As you look ahead to 2018, time to think about what truly makes you happy.Sorry, no rants this week folks. Quick intro for you as I am sure you have errands to run, holiday shopping to do, Jedis to go watch and in some places, snow to shovel.The most interesting thing I saw since the last issue of the newsletter was something that I saw posted on social media shortly after the last issue arrived in your inbox.  I invite you to click on the image immediately below to check out a compelling, and somewhat dystopian, animated short that comments on our never ending race to achieve happiness.  Thank you to Friend of Dave Kathleen Haley for sharing -- I've watched it at least 4 times and find something new with each viewing.And to counterbalance that somewhat sober viewpoint, you may want to click on the image of the wine chugging guy toward the end of the selections.  Nice little gem there that shows how governing "for the people, and by the people" works in LA County in 2017.  America needs more of this bonding. Consider it a holiday gift from me to you.Finally, the Friends of Dave newsletter will march on throughout the holiday season, so keep on the look out.  I promise we'll keep it light -- will probably do some sort of recap of most read stories throughout the year in case you missed any. In the meantime, enjoy the latest compilation.  I'm hoping to at least double the subscribers to Friends of Dave in 2018, so forwarding this opt-in link to your own friends and colleagues and inviting them to subscribe would help out a lot!  Have a great weekend.XOXODave