i. knocking on wood when a terrible thought comes up ii. cutting fresh flowers to all the same lengths iii. listening to the static on the radio iv. reaching out of the car window into the air v. holding my breath at every cemetery I pass by vi. writing letters then burning them in the most dramatic way vii. tracing loops on lovers backs viii. falling asleep with the candle still lit ix. morning coffee followed by morning coffee breath x. running out into the street while it rains xi. early morning flights too a new start xii. stopping at every crack in the side walk xiii. wearing a wrist watch xiv. dictating strangers eyes xv. falling in love with the moon over and over again