There are all sorts of days like Father's Day & Mother's Day & Valentine's Day... there are graduations, anniversaries, birthdays... so many reasons our calendars remind us to send a gift. 

However, that's not how we tend to give gifts around here... We like to send something to someone at the moment we're thinking about them, because it's fun. It might be a loving reminder or a token of support or an inspiration that makes a difference in a moment that matters to them, or just something to let them know we are thinking of them. (I suppose another reason is we get so excited when we find something we know someone will love, we just can't wait for a holiday calendar date to give it to them!)

So... we have separated out the stories into categories that are about the person you're giving something to... not the holiday on the calendar.

(If I'm sending a gift to my mom, I know the story that will really light up her day is going to be something about tomatoes or strawberries...)

There are lots & lots of stories here at Flying Edna... So to save you a bit of time or to spark ideas, here are some we've grouped together for you & your special someones... 

	stories of water & mermaids...  for those who are most at home with the tides, sea, & wide oceans
	stories of mountains & trees, rocks & gardens... for those who garden, or collect stones & stack them in windowsills, or love to walk the earth
	stories of the wind & air, clouds & flying... for anyone who leans into the wind & dreams of flying
	stories of fire & light... for the high spirited ones who light the way for others
	stories of the moon, stars & the night sky... for anyone who wishes on that first star in the night sky or talks to the moon
	stories of sympathy, comfort & healing for anyone who has lost a special someone or is breathing through a difficult time
	stories for family... to give to parents & children, & anyone you call family, just because
	stories that encourage & inspire.. for anyone who might want a loving reminder or encouragement as they begin or continue on a journey
	stories of love for kindred spirits... for anniversaries & weddings, valentine's day & for absolutely no other reason then to say, I'm glad you are here with me
	stories for teachers & mentors & those who guide in extraordinary ways... a way to say thank you & to recognize those who keep the world going for all of us (care givers, first responders, teachers & anyone you just don't know what you would do without)
	stories that celebrate dogs & birds & a cat or two... for anyone who knows how much better our lives are because of these furred & feathered sentient beings
	stories about coffee & chocolate & some of our favorite things for anyone whose favorite room in the house is the kitchen