And just like that, it’s over. This post is the last one in this year’s challenge. There were times when getting the post written and posted on time was a bit of a struggle, but I managed and I have no regrets–well, maybe a couple since I couldn’t post comments on a few of the blogs, but where I could, I did. I learned a lot about the problems of getting old, a few I already knew, from https://loisroelofs.com/. I discovered a new word and learned a lot about DNA from https://everyonehasafamilystorytotell.wordpress.com/ I was blown away by facts about Australia from https://brizzymaysbooksandbruschettasite.wordpress.com/
As well, I followed two novellas written for the challenge and plan to do one myself next year. I read poems, got advice on a number of different topics, picked up a few different recipes, and some quotes to get me through the day.
The last letter is Z , and what struck me most was the zest and zeal my fellow bloggers demonstrated throughout the challenge.
It takes a lot of commitment to blog every day. It takes a lot of guts to bare your soul and talk about the things that make you you. It takes a great deal of commitment to write a short story in thirty days and I really hope to see the Adventures of Step, Tear, and Sad added to and published one day.
I hope that in some small way, my entries have entertained you and maybe even added to your own careers as readers or authors. I have zero regrets. This has been one of the best years ever.
I hope that you’ll follow my blog and see how things work out for me. Until next year’s challenge, stay safe. Here’s your last song.
Check out blog posts from other participants here: https://tinyurl.com/w54yupwe
Living the Dream 
Susanne, I will most certainly miss your song selection of the day, but will stick around to watch your progress. It’s been a delight.🥂
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It certainly has been a pleasure ‘meeting’ you and learning about Australia. I’ve subscribed to your blog, so I’ll see you around the bloggerhood.
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Don’t forget the Reflection day this year is May 2.
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I loved these, thank you so much, and especially for the last song. Well done on completeing the A to Z Blogging Challenge
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Thanks for following along. I enjoyed doing it. Somehow my day won’t seem complete without a blog. Come back May 2 for the Reflection.
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WE DID IT!!! 🙂 Enjoyed my time this year. I wish I had spent some more time writing , but I feel good about being back after my break. Glad you feel good about this years, ME TOO!
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To me, this was the best year yet. Made new blog friends I hope to keep. And learned how to respond to the blogs that demanded verification. All good. It took a while, but in the end, I figured it out. See you in the blog neighborhood.
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Yay…. we finished!!! Now for a little break. It’s been fun reading along and our chats back and forth. Now what will we do? I know what you’ll be doing.
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Finishing this book. I am very close. Last post will be the reflection on May 2.
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Susanne, thanks for the shout-out! I almost used zest to show how we older people can still be zesty, but then I zonked out and couldn’t tell a lie. Liked reacquaintance with HB too! Carry on! It’s been and will be fun.
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As they say, the best is yet to come.
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I’m sorry I didn’t find you earlier in the challenge. I’ve just been reading some of your posts and enjoying them. Congratulations on finishing the Challenge!
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I’m sorry too. I just found your posts and perused a few. I’ll go back and read more of them. I’m fond of history and learning new things. I think I figured out how to follow you.
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