a big surprise; Mont St. Michel; gazing into the crystal ball and seeing…

gliding along the canal; relinquishing old habits; a saxophone player practicing on the terrace across the street.

a small yellow leaf; meeting fairies in Kensington Gardens at dusk; playing chess.

filling the kettle and getting a cushion and a book; exhilarated; strange clouds painted on the sky.

firing up the kiln; the sweetness of fresh dates in the desert; a moment alone.

knowing when to stand your ground and when to retreat; healing the wound; the fragrance from a spice store in Istanbul.

the sword appearing in the mist rising from the lake; frosted carrot cake; eight hummingbirds in the flowering quince.

a rain goblin jumping out of your way when you splash in a puddle; the garden filled with fireflies in the evening; following the signs.

sailing into Santorini harbor; freshly painted toenails; dancing all night while the moon rises.

relaxing in the sauna; a cornucopia of plenty; finding a sea shell that’s blue as the sky.

composting with worms; the cooler nights coming; entering the cave.

the ocean turning into a sea of pearls; lying in a cornfield, watching meteor showers; invited to the dance.

conducting a symphony; a field of wild gladiolas; the power of kindness.

the night sky lit up with shooting stars; discovering what’s at the top of the old lighthouse; dreaming of being kissed.

the osprey diving; taking a long balloon ride; the moment just before untying the ribbon.

full moon over Moorea; seven pelicans landing; listening to light banter.

finding a four-leaf clover; the wind and the waves; wrestling with an idea.

your favorite year; a small cottage in Cornwall; regaining strength.

a small wave saying a small thing; jacaranda in bloom; expressions of empathy from strangers.

a moose swimming across the lake; encountering an old friend; a moment outside of time

flying over Paris on a magic carpet; a dream that explains it all; saffron-rose-pistachio ice cream.

a wild parrot perched on the treetop outside your window; empathy; the sweetness of lemons.