For the week of April 10, 2002: Sight: puzzles Sound: acoustic guitar Smell: Spring Taste: fresh salad Touch: rain drops while running Sixth: change is good

For the week of March 7, 2002: Sight: NY Times Sunday crossword Sound: surprise doorbell ring Smell: movie popcorn Taste: Mountain Dew Code Red Touch: hugs Sixth: It's going to be an incredible year.

For the week of Jan. 30, 2002: Sight: Blue Man Group Sound: "Go Pats!" Smell: bagel bites Taste: sister's homemade Za Touch: warm January air Sixth: Fuster Mozzy is in front of a mirror.

For the week of Jan. 7, 2002: Sight: stories from Mr. FB's Story Book Sound: a child's voice saying, "Miss Becca" Smell: musty rented condos Taste: Golden Grahams Touch: New Year's Eve dancing fool Sixth: Crossword compatability couldn't be sweeter.

For the week of Dec. 18, 2001: Sight: Scrabble boards Sound: overplayed Enrique Iglesias Smell: crackling fires Taste: turkey on rye from Melissa's deli Touch: bowling balls Sixth: It's time for a nap.

For the week of Nov. 25, 2001: Sight: clean apartments Sound: brothers singing Neil Diamond Smell: morning bacon Taste: hot cocoa (with whipped cream) Touch: cool fall air Sixth: It's going to be a wonderful Christmas.

For the week of Oct. 22, 2001: Sight: skeletal windchimes Sound: Rhett Miller/Old 97s songs Smell: eau de Emerald Inn Taste: frozen Milky Way bars Touch: rocking chairs Sixth: DJ Fuzzy Dumper will be the hot toy this Christmas.

For the week of Oct. 15, 2001: Sight: De La Guarda Sound: "Yahtzee" Smell: burning leaves Taste: Milk Duds Touch: leather couch Sixth: change is good

For the week of Oct. 3, 2001: Sight: The Matrix on DVD Sound: Uncle Wiggily story-tellers Smell: Juniper Breeze lotion Taste: birthday cake Touch: crepe-like comforters Sixth: I could get used to this

For the week of Sept. 10, 2001: Sight: pinky-linkers Sound: Guru and Badu Smell: 10,000 lakes Taste: ice cream cones Touch: Cubs jersey Sixth: road swings couldn't be sweeter

For the week of Aug. 27, 2001: Sight: pool face Sound: G n' R "Sweet Child of Mine" Smell: vanilla candle Taste: electric lemonade Touch: Aunt Jamima scarf Sixth: Life is good

For the week of Aug. 21, 2001: Sight: reasonably hot balcony views Sound: Billie Holiday Smell: crop-duster fumes Taste: Fierce Gatorade Touch: 3 day stubble Sixth: it's time to hit the road

For the week of Aug. 13, 2001: Sight: Road Swing by Steve Rushin Sound: "Wish you Were Here" by YClef Jean Smell: salmon on the Foreman grill Taste: cream soda Touch: Braille braids Sixth: it's gonna be hard to leave

For the week of July 24, 2001: Sight: Tavern on the Green Sound: 3:25 spelling lessons Smell: sidewalk cafes Taste: carrot puree Touch: air-conditioned rooms Sixth: it's ok to take a chance

For the week of July 12, 2001: Sight: excellent drivers Sound: latenight Coldplay songs Smell: freshly cut grass Taste: spalmon Touch: warm sun Sixth: His grace is enough.

For the week of July 1, 2001: Sight: Fireflies in Riverside Park Sound: friendly banter Smell: coconut suntan lotion Taste: ripe tomatos Touch: cool breeze Sixth: perseverance is rewarded

For the week of June 24, 2001: Sight: Camelback Mountain Sound: encouraging words from kids Smell: corned beef and Lysol Taste: edamame Touch: oceanside hammocks Sixth: Patience ... Grasshopper. Patience.

For the week of June 16, 2001: Sight: Mattel football Sound: "Superman" by Five for Fighting Smell: roasted peanuts Taste: sushi Touch: hugs from Lil Sis Sixth: Never let go of the heart.

For the week of June 9, 2001: Sight: Washington monuments Sound: Lifehouse Smell: New Jersey Taste: MetRx bars Touch: courtside seats Sixth: Rules can finally be followed.

For the week of June 3, 2001: Sight: Miami sunsets Sound: Latin music Smell: Flex-All Taste: fresh-squeezed Florida OJ Touch: soft gray t-shirts Sixth: Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

For the week of May 27, 2001: Sight: Shrek Sound: fans in the Hartford Civic Center Smell: fresh CT air Taste: food at Jimmy's Uptown Cafe Touch: post game hugs Sixth: out of sight, out of mind

For the week of May 21, 2001: Sight: 14,000 in MSG Sound: "Trapped" by Bruce Springsteen Smell: coffee shops Taste: preseason victories Touch: angel wings Sixth: It's all good.

For the week of May 10, 2001: Sight: approaching subway trains Sound: David Gray live at Radio City Smell: coconut shampoo Taste: ice cold blue Gatorade Touch: soft fleece sweatshirts Sixth: Follow the dream.

For the week of May 2, 2001: Sight: teammates Sound: "The Cowboy in Me" by Tim McGraw Smell: sneakers fresh out of the box Taste: lemon icies Touch: cold sheets in the summer Sixth: The higher step is within reach.

For the week of April 24, 2001: Sight: the Potomac River Sound: crashing waves Smell: salt air Taste: crabcake sandwiches Touch: clean floors Sixth: mark the occasion

For the week of April 12, 2001: Sight: black and white photographs Sound: landing planes Smell: Allure by Chanel Taste: hot cocoa Touch: hugs from tall friends Sixth: Just play.

For the week of April 3, 2001: Sight: 11 hoopsters piling out of a Ford Expedition. Sound: Babylon by David Gray Smell: Rainy days Taste: mc2 Touch: Australian Shepherds Sixth: It's enough.

For the week of March 26, 2001: Sight: Proud grandparents. Sound: Songs by Doug DeHart. Smell: Familiar cologne. Taste: Crushed ice. Touch: Worn leather basketballs. Sixth: Youthful hearts hold truths.

For the week of March 19, 2001: Sight: Early morning L.A. sunrises. Sound: Laughter (from the soul). Smell: Cinnabons in the airport. Taste: Strawberries and whipped cream. Touch: Towels right out of the dryer. Sixth: The answer is right around the corner.

For the week of March 12, 2001: Sight: Tulips (Even though they're not in season, my fave flower can be found.) Sound: "I Try" by Macy Gray Smell: Issey Miyake perfume Taste: Bertucci's Spinach Sausage soup Touch: Soft Coach leather Sixth: Final 4 in St. Louis is gonna be Off The Hook!