A Goldilocks Saturday in Central Florida

Saturday, March 21, 2026, Orlando, Florida

Hi there.

It’s a warm, buttery‑gold afternoon in Central Florida. The temperature sits at 76°F (24°C) under bright, generous sunshine, but with humidity at 36% and a west‑northwest breeze of 8 MPH (12 KmH), it feels closer to 81°F (27°C). It’s one of those rare Goldilocks days in the Sunshine State—neither too hot nor too cool, just perfectly balanced.

Up north, in places like New York and New Hampshire, this would pass for a lovely “real spring” day. Based on my experiences in both states, though, it feels more like late spring than the season’s first act. I checked my Microsoft Weather app a few minutes ago: Madison, New Hampshire, is still shivering at 39°F (4°C). Even so, I imagine the Eidelweiss District—my old neighborhood—looks beautiful this afternoon, crisp air and all.

There isn’t much news to report, but I did get a small bright spot last night. Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing sent me an email saying I can expect a royalty payment for last month’s book sales.

According to KDP, I should receive an electronic deposit of $19.98 from Amazon’s U.S. store, plus a yet‑to‑be‑determined amount for £1.54 from the U.K. store once the exchange rate is applied. It’s not a jaw‑dropping figure, I know, but honestly earned royalties—however modest—are always welcome. Twenty‑something dollars is still better than zero, and it’s a reminder that somewhere out there, someone is reading my work.

Since the notice arrived on a Friday night, I’m guessing the deposit will hit my Florida bank account on Monday or Tuesday. With luck, the pounds‑to‑dollars conversion won’t be too harsh, and the total might nudge a bit over $21.

As for the rest of this Saturday, I’m not sure how I’ll spend it. I might pull out one of my favorite films from my physical media collection—2001: A Space Odyssey and The Music Man are the front‑runners. I haven’t watched many discs since moving here, partly because I still don’t have shelves or bins to organize my DVDs, Blu‑rays, and 4K UHDs, and partly because the layout of my room makes TV viewing a little awkward. Still, a good movie is always tempting on a day like this.

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Looking Ahead

The weekend feels like a gentle reset, and I’m hoping to carry that energy into the coming week. With a bit of luck—and a bit of discipline—I might make some real progress on The Jim Garraty Chronicles. Even small steps count, and if the weather holds, I may even find myself in the right headspace to push the project forward.

For now, though, I’m just enjoying this rare, just‑right Florida afternoon. Here’s to a peaceful weekend and a productive week ahead.