One of the delights in life is to stumble across something wonderful by accident. The long-sought item found in a thrift store, the captivating tune when you turn on the radio, the roadside café visited on a whim that dishes out a great meal – all bring a particular joy. The word for this situation, serendipity, comes from an ancient Persian story of three exiled brothers who repeatedly find unsought opportunities, which they exploit through luck and wit.
Serendipity is also the name of a



