It’s the offseason, where we find joy in things that are not football. As summer settles in, I have found myself thinking about the little things - the small treats and surprises in everyday life that never fail to live up to expectations, hype, and/or memory.

So many experiences in life can be tainted by unfortunate circumstances - a lost ticket on date, vacations tropical paradise marred by storms, or a surly staff member at your favorite restaurant.
 

What are your “little things” that bring you joy without fail every single time you experience them?

By nature, this is likely to be a silly list for most people, so I’ll start: Blackberry Canada Dry, Jalapeño Cheeto mac & cheese, Popeye’s mashed potatoes & gravy…