A few weeks ago, when we were traveling with friends, a complete stranger. . . .

I am small. I am too small to carry the weight of. . . .

He and I were sitting on the living room floor one cloudy morning when a shaft of sunlight suddenly. . . .

For many years, I have loved a river. I drink in its greens and blues. . . .

This morning’s news made me cry. It told me to lose heart. It told me that. . . .

A few weeks ago, I went camping with some people I love. I sat by the campfire, savoring the goodness of being together. I slept under the stars. . . .