Category: Life in South Florida
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Navigating Life Changes: From New England to Miami
Late Morning, Monday, October 28, 2024, Miami, Florida It’s a moody, warm late October morning on my second full day back in Miami. As I pen this initial blog entry from my hometown, the temperature sits at a balmy 81°F (27°C) with clouds lazily drifting across the sky. The air is thick with 65% humidity,…
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Writer’s Shop Talk: My Third Most Favorite ‘Best Friends Forever’ Scene
“There,” I said. “The one with the long chestnut hair and the blue denim outfit. She’s heading for the lunch line.” Mark squinted and nodded. “Yeah, I see her. She’s pretty. Who is she?” I shrugged. “I don’t remember her name. But she sang ‘We’ll Meet Again’ this morning. She was amazing.” Mark raised his…
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Writer’s Shop Talk: Your Assignment for Today – Describe Emotions Without Using ‘Feelings’ or ‘Feel’
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Mrs. Quincy, a beloved music teacher, announces her acceptance of a position at The Juilliard School, marking her last day at South Miami High. The students react with shock and sorrow, as her news disrupts their plans for the upcoming Spring Concert. Emotions run deep as everyone grapples with her departure.
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Narrative Threads: A Conversation on Crafting the Reunion Duology: Part the Sixteenth
The Reunion Duology centers on the importance of true friendship, particularly Jim’s bonds with Mark Prieto and Bruce Holtzman. These relationships illustrate the impact of genuine connections on our lives. The author’s personal experiences and beliefs shape the portrayal of friendship, emphasizing its significant role in the narrative.
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Embracing Change in Writing: A Personal Journey
In Madison, New Hampshire, a writer reflects on the inevitability of change and its impact on his writing journey. Battling stress and frustration, he aims to meet a looming deadline for his novel, Reunion: Coda. Struggling with fatigue and homesickness, he confronts the challenge of unexpected life changes and the need to complete his work.…
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Musings & Thoughts for Wednesday, May 22, 2024, or: Hump Day Homilies
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The author shares the current weather in New Hampshire and discusses their creative writing process. Despite challenges, they find joy in their work and appreciate online friendships. They express a longing for the conveniences and social life of Florida but remain hopeful for their novel’s success. Overall, they aim to stay positive and continue their…
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Musings & Thoughts for Wednesday, November 15, 2023, or: The Boxing-Up of Things Continues…So Does Work on the Novel….
Late Morning/Midday, Wednesday, November 15, 2023, Lithia, Florida Hi, there, everyone. As I start writing this new entry, it is a mild late fall day in the Tampa Bay area. Right now the temperature outside is 76°F/25°C under light rain. Like yesterday, it’s a gloomy, gray-tinged day, and – also like yesterday – it’s going…
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Musings & Thoughts for Monday, November 13, 2023, or: Memories, Anniversaries, and Other Matters of the Heart
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Cheryl T, Coral Estates Park (Miami-area Neighborhood), Coral Park Elementary School, Creative Writing, From Lithia (FL) to Madison (NH), Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Florida, Life in South Florida, Life in the Tampa Bay area, Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: CodaLate Morning/Midday, Monday, November 13, 2023, Lithia, Florida Greetings and salutations, folks. It’s a cool (77°F/25°C) late autumn morning on a humid and cloudy day in the Tampa Bay area. What little light filters through my closed Venetian blinds is dim and gray, so it’s not a gorgeous November morning here. The forecast for the…
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Musings & Thoughts for Tuesday, November 7, 2023, or: A Little Bit of This, a Little Bit of That
Late Morning, Tuesday, November 7, 2023, Lithia, Florida Hi, there, folks. Well, it’s another mild late autumn morning here in the Tampa Bay area. Outside, the temperature is 71°F/21°C under sunny skies. The forecast for today calls for mostly sunny skies and a high of 84°F/29°C. In sharp contrast, the place that I’m moving to…
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Musings & Thoughts for Friday, November 3, 2023, or Memories, Melancholy, and Writing Plans for the Day
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Cheryl T, Coral Estates Park (Miami-area Neighborhood), Coral Park Elementary School, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in South Florida, Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Things I MissLate Morning, Friday, November 3, 2023, Late Morning, Lithia, Florida Hi, everyone. I hope you are faring well on this first Friday of November 2023. It is a cool late fall day here in the Tampa Bay area; the temperature is 68°F/21°C under sunny conditions. That’s “chilly” by Florida standards, of course. Where I’m heading…
A Certain Point of View, Too 