Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

In North America, the three months of summer begin tomorrow. In the Antipodes, the three months of winter begin tomorrow. No matter what geographers say about the high- and low-sun seasons beginning with the solstices, the months of June, July, and August hang together as a cabal of their own. "Life. Be in It." [2011]

Battambang, Cambodia

From half a millennium before the Common Era began: "Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue." So sayeth the Buddha. [2016]

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

He has been chosen, while on break, to honor all the office workers who inhabit the high rises on Toronto's Canada Square. When he is in his cubicle, he uses the cloud to store and retrieve data, but when he is outside, he uses the cloud to lift his spirits and help him relax. [2010]

Key West, Florida, USA

"The last Monday in May is Memorial Day." So says the U.S. Code. What are we instructed to do today? Pray. Pray for what? Permanent peace. But, presumably also, for the brave men and women who have given their lives for our freedom. [2018]

New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA

The case of the crucifixion: a seasonal sermon in symbols for Sunday. Symbol 1: cross-shaped flower. Symbol 2: crown of thorns in the center. Symbol 3: nail holes at edges. Symbol 4: blood stains around the nail holes. Symbol 5: otherwise white, the color of purity. Even more amazing, "dog-" probably comes from the same root as dagger, an instrument of death. [2018]

Douglasville, Georgia, USA

Welcome to "Everytown USA." In the early 20th century, the Coca-Cola script was scrawled across at least one building in town. Then, the murals were all painted over. Now, there's a renaissance. Trying to revitalize Main Street? Let's hope you can rekindle "America's favorite moment." [2018]

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Welcome to the World of Coca Cola. You're in Atlanta, Coke's hometown, and you're looking back in time to the spectacular neon days of the mid-20th century. The company hopes it makes you thirsty for "the pause that refreshes." [2013]