A to Z of Small Delights, Simple Pleasures, & Significant Memories
eXcellentSmall Delights, Simple Pleasures, & Significant Memories… (yes, I fudged a bit on this one)
eXscapes: There’s nothing like escaping the daily mundane activities and running off to some scenic area. Fortunately, here in Tennessee, we have a lot of them.
eXhilaration: On our cruise to Alaska in 2010, we did (at the time) the longest, highest, and fastest zip-long in the world. Talk about exhilaration!
eXhaustion: In 2014, we participated in the tenth anniversary group motorcycle ride for 9-11. At the end of each day, we were exhausted and yet exhilarated. A memory to treasure.
eXtra: How about extra toppings on a pizza? Or an extra serving of ice cream? What’s your extra?
Our bikes parked among the many on the ride – Aug 2011
What are your eXcellent small delights, simple pleasures and significant memories?
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8 thoughts on “eXcellent – 2023 A to Z Blog Challenge”
Walks on the beach eXcite me. Luckily, I live in a beach town so I can do it often.
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Excellent examples on your list. I find eXtra long walks in gardens to be eXhausting, but oh so delightful.
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Great list of eXciting things!
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Extra butter every time!
So you are bikers – another thing known about you…
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Yes, I started riding at age 55 when my late husband was diagnosed with cancer. My whole family rode (even my deceased parents/grandparents). I met my current husband at an RV rally in Wyoming and he rode a trike. I got to turn age 66 while riding the entire Route 66 before I finally traded in my bike with hubby’s for a new trike. Vision issues and lack of balance did me in. Now I’m just a passenger.
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eXcellent list for X. eXtra scoops of ice cream, eXtra onions on my pizza, and eXtra long naps would top my list.
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Walks on the beach eXcite me. Luckily, I live in a beach town so I can do it often.
Excellent examples on your list. I find eXtra long walks in gardens to be eXhausting, but oh so delightful.
{{grin}}
Great list of eXciting things!
Extra butter every time!
So you are bikers – another thing known about you…
Yes, I started riding at age 55 when my late husband was diagnosed with cancer. My whole family rode (even my deceased parents/grandparents). I met my current husband at an RV rally in Wyoming and he rode a trike. I got to turn age 66 while riding the entire Route 66 before I finally traded in my bike with hubby’s for a new trike. Vision issues and lack of balance did me in. Now I’m just a passenger.
eXcellent list for X. eXtra scoops of ice cream, eXtra onions on my pizza, and eXtra long naps would top my list.
Love it!!!