This is an ever expanding list for the letter C. Here you will find; activities, cities, countries, emotions, events, festivals, individual states, phrases and words. Basically, this is a long list that might be helpful when planning any adventure using the letter C. This list will be updated regularly, as more suggestions are offered. Eventually it will be broken down into categories. Remember, a word may have more than one meaning. For example, the word “cards” could be used to initiate sending cards to others, or it might mean playing a game with a deck of cards. Words can become actions, emotions or lead you to discover new destinations. They won’t necessarily be the same as the dictionary definition. Be creative and use this list in any way that inspires you to try something new! It will be impossible to list every C themed word here, so remember to look for restaurants, stores, road names etc., that may begin with the letter C. Think beyond locations. Consider new foods to try, animals to see , experiences to have, song titles that inspire you, or anything else that gets you thinking out of the box. Let your own individual experiences reflect a personal journey of discovery and have fun with the wordplay! As always, we value your contributions, so please leave a comment when you think of other ways to explore, using the letter C. (Please remember to keep your comments G-rated!)
ABC Lists
A massive word list for each letter, offering a variety of towns, cities, state and countries to explore. There are words which will generate ideas, inspire photography, help you journal. Find a word or location to begin your adventure and give you a jumping off point.
ABC Lists-Exploring With The Letter B
This is an ever expanding list for the letter B. Here you will find; activities, cities, countries, emotions, events, festivals, individual states, phrases and words. Basically, this is a long list that might be helpful when planning any adventure using the letter B. This list will be updated regularly, as more suggestions are offered. Eventually it will be broken down into categories. Remember, a word may have more than one meaning. For example, the word “bath” could be used when describing a location like Bath, England or it could mean a container, used for cleaning the body, which holds a large volume of water. Words can become actions, emotions or lead you to discover new destinations. They won’t necessarily be the same as the dictionary definition. Be creative and use this list in any way that inspires you to try something new! It will be impossible to list every B themed word here, so remember to look for restaurants, stores, road names etc., that may begin with the letter B. Think beyond locations. Consider new foods to try, animals to see , experiences to have, song titles that inspire you, or anything else that gets you thinking out of the box. Let your own individual experiences reflect a personal journey of discovery and have fun with the wordplay! As always, we value your contributions, so please leave a comment when you think of other ways to explore, using the letter B. (Please remember to keep your comments G-rated!)
ABC Lists-Exploring With The Letter A
This is an ever expanding list of adventures for the letter “A”. Generally Alan and I use a dictionary to generate a long list of “A” words. We then try to use these words to spark date or travel ideas. Read through the adventures below, to see some of the ways we might put the words together, to come up with our adventures. This list may also generate ideas for photos to take, while we are on the date and/or offer words we might try to incorporate into our story. Keep the list going by posting “additional” ideas below!
ABC Lists
Words lead to ideas. When we begin with the alphabet, then fill in words which start with that letter, it begins to open up our creativity.
I use the dictionary to get started.
Let’s take the letter A for example. Here are a few words I have for this letter:
A-Abode, Acoustic, al fresco
What comes to mind when you read these words?
Do you see your own house? Did you automatically think of music or a guitar? Did you imagine yourself eating outside?
This is what words do. They make you think bigger. Now imagine a date night planned around these words.
You could even make this a free activity…what about setting up dinner at your own “abode” (home). Plan to dine outside “al fresco” style while you listen to an “acoustic” guitar. See how easy it is to create an ABC Adventure!
You could plan a vacation around these words by exploring cultures.
Start a list for each letter of the alphabet. Become a collector of words and the ideas will begin to flow freely.
We will share our lists throughout the month of December.
A is for Alcohol
If you like alcohol you could center your next adventure around a drink. Perhaps order an aperitif, absinth or Amaretto Sour before you eat. Or, you might choose to wash your meal down with an ale. If you don’t like to indulge, there is always apple juice or apple cider. Wherever your “A” theme takes you, it is sure to be a journey. How will you tell your story?
A is for our Amazing Earth
Perhaps you desire to stand in awe of our amazing earth. National Parks are great for this. In Maine, you could visit Acadia to view the Atlantic ocean. Across the country, in the state of Montana, you might choose to discover an alpine meadow in Glacier National Park.
If it is high “adventure” you seek, you might want to add Australia to your ABC bucket list, with a goal to see the Aurora Australis. You’ll have to go further north to view the Aurora borealis. I hear the Alps, Alaska, Argentina and Africa are awesome too. Where will you take your next “A” themed adventure?
A is for Appetite
Everyone needs to eat. What about creating an adventure around food? Here are a few ideas to whet your appetite:
If apples are your thing there are many adventures you could create around this fruit. Visit an orchard, then bake them in a pie and then serve it “a la mode”. You could teach someone how to make applesauce. If you don’t like apples, there are also “apricots”. If vegetables are more appealing, try asparagus and/or avocados. For the seed eaters among us, how about almonds and/or acorns?
You could have an adventure by eating a la cart off a menu, or by trying different appetizers at several restaurants. Adventures could also center around Asian or Australian cuisine. Food is always a great reason to explore. Where will your journey take you?
WRITING TIP:
Food brings people together, so why not let it be the subject of one of your next entries. Consider the traditions that form around the food. Who are the characters? Is there a recipe that has been handed down? What stories get told around the food? Does food trigger a memory from childhood? These are all great things to include in your journal. The next time you dig into your favorite food, try writing a bit about it.
A is for Art
Within each city, there are many ways to create an “A” themed adventure. In almost any location, you could explore art. There are many ways to do this. You could make art, or go to an art gallery, or an art museum. You could further specialize this activity, by viewing abstract art exclusively. Perhaps an art & craft show is more your speed. There are a lot of ways to focus on art. One of our personal favorites is Art Prize.
If you are ever in Grand Rapids, MIchigan during September and October, we highly recommend this free event. This is a contest, which draws artists from around the world. For nearly 3 weeks, entries remain on display throughout parks, streets, restaurants, laundromats, theaters ect. The entire city seems to participate. This event covers miles of area, so wear your walking shoes! Artists compete for your vote in an attempt to win the $200,000 cash prize. Visit for an hour, or stay for a week, there is plenty to explore.
A is for Airplanes
There is always something going on in a city. A community calendar will show a list of events. If you are lucky, you might discover an air show. You could pass the time by watching acrobatic planes, performing aerial maneuvers. If you can’t find an air show, how about heading to a nearby airport and dreaming about your next adventure.
B Is For Burgers and Baskets
BURGERS AND BASKETS
Some nineteen years ago, around the time our youngest son turned two, we had committed to a weekly or bi-weekly date night. When our children were young, I didn’t like to leave them. Occasionally we hired a sitter but mostly we just made time for each other at home. We learned from early on in our marriage, that time was the most precious thing we could give each other. During those early years, Alan worked 90-120 hours a week, trying to establish our new company. Continue reading