Published: November 01. 2009 2:00AM

This month we kick off the holidays and the time of year when every dream seems possible. Maybe your hope is a peaceful time with family and friends, or possibly an exciting adventure would make you smile. Whatever your desire at this most magical time of year, something or somebody is surely right there cheering you along. We always love to get a perspective from our imaginative contributors, so couldn’t wait to ask … What’s inspiring you?

Kondria Woods, Contributing Writer
“I get inspiration from the changing seasons. It’s the best way to see real change in action.”

Sybil Davis, Etiquette Contributor
“Our dog, Rascal. He doesn’t have a worry in the world and he can always make me smile.”

Leslie Provence, Social Contributor
“My family and my faith.”

Dan Byers, Automotive Contributor
“Opportunity and adversity, but not necessarily in that order.”

Danny Baker, Wine Contributor
“Love from family and friends.”

Josh Norris, Photographer
“Beauty, color and those who put others before self.”

Janet Poleski, Food Contributor
“Anything that looks good at the farmers market!”

Renata Parker, Dining Out and Destinations Contributor
“A short trip outside my ZIP code.”

Stephanie Morgan, Contributing Writer
“My dad.”

Stephanie Trotter, Contributing Writer
“Nature inspires me, especially when I’m standing on the edge of the Atlantic, or the top of the Rockies looking at the endless horizon.”