watching eagles soar past the cliffs at Delphi; your cheek against your mother’s; sneezing.

stargazing in winter; discovering the mouth of the Nile; making a decision.

light at the end of a tunnel; gazing up the vast trunk of a redwood; clearing away the cobwebs.

peeling away the layers; the Dead Sea scrolls; the rustle of rain in the forest.

knowing what the lines on your palm mean; a glass of Barbaresco with bel paese; kissing yourself in the mirror.

a falcon perched on your wrist; your lover surprising you with plane tickets to Paris; walking alone in the snow.

exploring Baalbeck early in the morning; courage; a saxophone player performing at a subway stop.

the cliff palace at Mesa Verde at dawn; fresh pine nuts; a momentary lull.

Driving along the Appian Way; taking care of a friend in need; being cherished.

nestled in the branches of an oak tree; leaving a gift on a stranger’s doorstep; two plane tickets to the Bahamas.

a herd of giraffes in the Kalahari; analyzing your handwriting; the Emerald City of Oz.

a friendly celebrity sitting down at your table; ice-skating on a frozen pond; self-confidence.

fragrance from a pikake lei; hope springing eternal; Artemis.

fragrance of pine; red and green stoplights reflected on rainy streets; the sweetness of a baby’s kiss.

baby tigers playing in the jungle; a friendly gleam; shiny new bicycles.

An ancient petrified forest; the mystery of love; a waning half-moon floating on its back low in the sky.

the fragrance of beeswax candles; unexpectedly kissed by your crush under the mistletoe; winning a polo tournament.

heading to your Scottish castle for the holidays; speaking from the heart; the cool of a cathedral on a hot day.