“When the phone began to ring, Lena rushed to answer, smiling when she heard her friend’s voice. That afternoon, she admired the shiny ring her sister wore on her finger, a gift for her anniversary. At the park, children formed a wide ring around the playground, clapping as a boy showed off his tricks. On the way home, a bicycle zipped past, and she laughed at the clear ring of its bell. Later, Lena noticed a stubborn ring around the sink that needed scrubbing but before cleaning she wanted to relax. She listened to a song and mentioned that the title had a certain ring to it.’ Before bed, she paused when a soft ringing sound echoed in her ear, reminding her of the busy but joyful day she had just lived.”