Steve, I really like that "turtle on a fencepost" analogy. Often we find ourselves in situations that are much more subtle and harder to read, but it is hard to deny a "turtle on a fencepost" when you're staring it in the face. Thanks for reading and commenting.

CJ, "how to have good timing" is a really tricky thing. My guess is that it has a lot to do with intuition, which is why certain people are able to make careers out of it (like comedians, actors, dancers, etc.). Without even knowing it, most of us probably condition ourselves away from intuition, towards being rational. But the more we focus on "good timing," it seems the more our timing is off, doesn't it? Thanks for bringing your perspective into the mix.

Daisy, what a great story. And I don't want to get myself into trouble here by bringing up gender stereotypes, but your comment about how you and your husband view this type of thing differently made me wonder if it's more common for women to look at like we do, and men are more likely to see it as "luck" or "coincidence." 

LisaNewton, that doesn't sound strange at it. In fact, it sounds really wise. I really like the idea of "things noticing me." 

TJ Hirst, what a great idea to keep a "coincidence" journal. From time to time I have kept a "gratitude" journal, and it's amazing how much more attentive I am when I'm doing that. And anything that gets us thinking beyond ourselves, as you put it, is a wonderful thing, too. I'm looking forward to reading some of your posts that stem from your journal.

mommyknows, sometimes when there isn't a good word for something, it makes me crazy. I'm sure all writers can relate. But at other times, being able to say, as you do, "I don't have a clue what to call it" is very refreshing. I think when we immediately know what to call something, we're more likely to ponder it less, make assumptions about it, and move on. Finding ourselves in this type of language conundrum can be good for us.

Susan, this made me laugh: "I have no doubt that He has it all planned out. And I am more than happy to bumble along with my life and let it happen." I can so relate to that approach! We might try to understand these moments, and try to come up with ways to get more of them, but when it's all said and done, we're surely going to bumble along. Thank goodness all of these good moments aren't dependent on us!