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.

a silver letter opener; collecting honey from a hive; letting go of an opinion.

reading a compelling biography the stillness after a snowstorm the thrill of seeing someone reading your book on the subway

the pleasure of satin and lace undergarments; a waterfall at the head of a fjord; unable to stop laughing.

discovering a hidden limestone cave in your backyard; a fox in the snow; Finn Family Moomintroll.

flamingos at sunset; roof gardens; encountering a friend in a meadow.

the straits of Gibraltar; making sure; a long snowy tramp through the woods.

finding the key to a mysterious locked chest; the fragrance of balsam pine; knowing something in your heart.

a crimson cardinal in the snow; holding hands; a strong feeling of deja vu.

the fragrance of white ginger; a secret, sandy cove that can only be reached by boat; the Age of Chivalry.

a pretty tea cup and saucer; giving someone directions; fresh mandarins in winter.

An owl sitting on a branch outside your window; the pages of a blank book; meeting a friend at the airport.