Category: Personal Thoughts
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Musings & Thoughts for Tuesday, June 11, 2024, or: The Curse of Writer’s Block Strikes Again
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Computer and Video Games, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), MicroProse Software, Personal Thoughts, Regiments (2022), Regiments: Iron Curtain, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024, Writing as a CraftToday’s weather in Madison, New Hampshire is cold with a chance of rain. The author describes struggling to write and finding solace in gaming. Despite feeling stuck, they express hope for inspiration from the muse Calliope, aiming to progress on their novel, “Reunion: Coda.” The post invites readers to engage with the author’s work and…
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Musings & Thoughts for Monday, June 3, 2024, or: How I Spent My Sunday…and What I Plan to Do Today
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Amazon Music, Bird's Eye Games, Blogging, Computer and Video Games, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Melodies and Memories: Music, Songs, and Singers, MicroProse Software, Personal Thoughts, Regiments (2022), Regiments: Iron Curtain, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024It’s a pleasant early summer day in Madison, New Hampshire with a temperature of 78°F (25°C) and sunny skies. The weekend was spent relaxing, playing a game, listening to music, reading, and watching documentaries. Despite the relaxing weekend, the author is now back to work on their novel, “Reunion: Coda,” aiming for a productive writing…
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Musings & Thoughts for Sunday, June 2, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the First – Return to Market Basket…and (Reluctantly) on Weekend Mode
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in Acting Lessons, Adults-Only Games, Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Amazon Music, Being a DIK (2020 Game), Computer and Video Games, Creative Writing, From Lithia (FL) to Madison (NH), Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), MicroProse Software, Regiments (2022), Regiments: Iron Curtain, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024It’s a sunny Sunday in Madison, New Hampshire, with a temperature of 80°F and a forecast of 85°F. The author shares their morning routine and weekend activities, including a grocery trip and relaxation. They mention the approaching deadline for their novel and their need for rest. Despite feeling tired, they spent time online, played Solitaire,…
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Musings & Thoughts for Tuesday, May 28, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the Third – Monday Washout…Hopeful Tuesday
The author describes the weather and their writing progress on a spring day in New England, expressing disappointment in yesterday’s productivity. They plan to take a break, focus on writing, exercise, and work on their novel. The post includes an excerpt from their novel and a link to their book.
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Musings & Thoughts for Monday, May 27, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the Second…and Monday’s Uncertainties
The author shares observations of a rainy spring day in Madison, New Hampshire, on May 27, 2024. The weather includes 54°F (12°C) temperatures, cloudy skies, 89% humidity, and 5 MPH (8 Km/H) winds, with light rain expected. The author reflects on their weekend activities, expressing doubt about productivity due to the gloomy weather. Despite this,…
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Musings & Thoughts for Sunday, May 26, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the First – An Uneasy Saturday
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in 4K UHD Blu-rays, Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Blu-ray Collection, Creative Writing, Disney+, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023), Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Madison (NH), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Movies, Movies & Television, New Hampshire Weather, Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022 TV Series), Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Spring 2024It’s a warm spring day in Madison, New Hampshire, with a temperature of 74°F (23°C) and partly sunny skies. The National Weather Service warns of low water temperatures and advises against bathing in lakes and rivers. The weekend has been uneventful, with the writer feeling lonely in the rural area. Practical adult life needs, like…
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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 Sunday, May 19, 2024, or: Weekend Part the First (Cloudy Day Edition)
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The day is overcast and chilly in New England. The writer reflects on their mood, believing their creativity is influenced by the weather. They share their efforts to find inspiration in movies and music but struggle due to tiredness and low spirits. Despite feeling sentimental, the writer seeks solace in classic films and Star Wars.…
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Musings & Thoughts for Monday, May 13, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the Second…and a New Workweek Begins
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Beatriz Diaz-Granados, Blogging, Computer and Video Games, Creative Writing, Family History, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), MicroProse Software, Movies, New Hampshire Weather, Personal History, Personal Thoughts, Regiments (2022), Regiments: Iron Curtain, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Spring 2024, Star Wars, Star Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerThe weather in Madison, New Hampshire is sunny and warm at 61°F (16°C), but the writer’s weekend was bittersweet due to Mother’s Day, evoking memories and homesickness. The writer played a war game to lift spirits but had a quiet evening, failed to finish a movie, and now faces the new workweek, aiming to resume…
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Musings & Thoughts for Sunday, May 12, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the First…and Some Thoughts on Mother’s Day of ’24
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Beatriz Diaz-Granados, Blogging, Computer and Video Games, Creative Writing, Family History, Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), MicroProse Software, New Hampshire Weather, Personal Thoughts, Regiments (2022), Regiments: Iron Curtain, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Spring 2024The post describes a cloudy but pleasant spring day in New Hampshire. The author reflects on taking a break from writing, expressing the stress and fatigue involved in the process. It’s Mother’s Day, a bittersweet occasion due to the loss of the author’s mother and past family tensions. The post ends with well wishes and…
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