Reading in and of itself is a joy. Reading for knowledge and insight is a manifold joy. Reading for self-reflection and personal growth is an infinite joy. You will experience all these joys reading this book. Learn the meaning of the earth's tilt. Be surprised by wings. Appreciate the value of a good night's sleep. Delight in the courage and wisdom of Auggie. And more . . . The forty-eight essays will guide you through the seasons of the year, the holiday seasons, and the seasons of life with some humor, some seriousness, and some serendipity.