What meaningful personal experiences would you like to share with people? I answered this question by writing accounts of several events that were particularly memorable for me. It started with a few short stories that I wanted to share with my nieces and nephew, but the manuscript gradually grew to encompass twenty two topical chapters covering events ranging from when I was five years old through my retirement from the Smithsonian Institution. The text is intended for a general audience and is illustrated with dozens of photographs. Hopefully some of the stories may inspire you to write down your own significant experiences to share with the world.