getting an excellent bargain on long-sought books

Our city held a public works open house, where people were invited to come see the municipal equipment and operations, and I got an up close and personal look at a Robot Truck®

completing my Alice Munro collection

I have what I need.

an epiphany: I was out in beautiful weather, and was suddenly aware that, in that moment, this is all there was. Suddenly I carried none of my cares or thoughts with me, there was only the moment and it was a gorgeous one -- and in it I felt a strange but powerful sense of freedom.

dry spells when I needed to be out

getting my responsibilities out of the way early so I can stretch out in self-indulgence for the rest of the day with a clear conscience

price stickers on books that peel off without a trace

seeing a small carriage passing by my house -- a carriage pulled by two small brown ponies (don't see horses on my street all that often)

milestones