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Rode with my passenger pegs down in honor of my brother and all the ancestors who have gone before.
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The birthday ride was a peaceful panacea.
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Strolling through wonderous gardens really does reconnect us with our roots.
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Watching the endless flight of birds left me feeling as if I too had wings.