The Perfect Setting to Write

Is there such a thing as the perfect writing environment? On the way back from my daughter's ballet class this week I got to thinking about when I feel the most motivated to write and under what circumstances I find it impossible to concentrate.

Helpful Circumstances

When the house is utterly quiet. Yes, darling shih tzu, I'm talking to you.

When I have a hot cup of coffee sitting beside my laptop.

If all high fructose corn syrup has been removed from my diet.

After I've read a fabulous blog from a writer or literary agent.

When my house is clean, organized, and clutter-free.

Unhelpful Instances

When blogger formatting is messing with my spacing and refusing to allow me to correct it, no matter how often I delete the extra spaces. If this wasn't happening...I'd be a much more content writer.

Anytime Donald Trump is in the news.

The same goes for Charlie Sheen

When my kids are whining, fighting, playing loudly, or asking questions that only arise when mom is working.

When the house is too quiet. It makes my mind wander and I start thinking about really important things like; who will replace Michael Scott on The Office?

Honestly, I'm uncertain if there is ever a perfect setting in which to write. I guess I just have to sit down and do it, even if the dog is barking and I'm strung out on gluten-free chocolate chip cookies. I do tend to concentrate more when my house is clean, otherwise I continually glance around at everything I've neglected to organize.

What, for you, is the perfect setting to write in?