the wine shop had a tasting and a kind man who will tell you just about anything about the wine you are drinking. he had a thick silver wedding band.

fresh orchids above my bed and miniature carnations on the kitchen table.

elegant candies in a small bowl on the coffee table.

sucking on botan rice candy and sticking the complimentary sticker on the back of my hand.

tasting the difference between greek and french grapes.

a friend who teaches you things everytime you see her.

listening to parts of the mariners/braves game on am radio.

an hour long conversation with my brother about new york city.

making plans for when he'll be here.

stuart knowing the sound of my car from 2 blocks away.

the sun above clouds like coffee creamer whirlpools.