Category: Summer 2024
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Writing, Weather, and the Unexpected Turns
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Creative Writing, Florida Weather, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Florida, Life in Madison (NH), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 – October 2024), Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024, Summer 2025, Weather in New HampshireAfternoon, Thursday, June 12, 2025 – Miami, Florida Hi, all. Today was Laundry Day, Part Two of the week—bedding on Day One, clothes today. It wasn’t difficult; I know my way around washers and dryers. But it did throw off my usual morning blog-writing routine. As a result, I’m posting this later than planned and…
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The Sixth of June…Now, Then, and Again…
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, D-Day (June 6, 1944), Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Florida, Life in Madison (NH), Life in Miami (1972-2016), Life in Miami….Again, Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 – October 2024), Life in South Florida, Life in the Tampa Bay area, Life in the United States, Music, Reunion Duology, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024, Summer 2025, Summer in Florida, The D-Day DarlingsMidday/Early Afternoon, Friday, June 6, 2025, Miami, Florida The weather system that brought that rainy opening to meteorological summer earlier this week has moved on, and the Florida Travel Bureau can rest easy because it’s sunny, clear, and hot enough to go to the beach. (Ah, bikini weather!) I’d argue, though, that – climate change…
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A Brief Account of My (Literally) Crappy Week
This Saturday’s edition of A Certain Point of View, Too is delayed due to the author’s health issues caused by stress and an unfortunate burrito. Hindered by the inability to go grocery shopping, the author’s week was unproductive, leaving them feeling disheartened. The challenges faced are sure to be a source of future laughter, but…
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Musings and Thoughts for Saturday, August 31, 2024, or: So Ends My First (and Last) Summer in New England
Midday/Early Afternoon, Saturday, August 31, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi everyone, Today is not only the first day of the weekend, it’s also the last day of the month and the last day of meteorological summer. Because Madison is in the mountainous region of New England, it’s the coldest place I’ve been at this time…
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Musings and Thoughts for Tuesday, August 20, 2024, or: Gray Skies, Cold Breezes, and Multiple Worries
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Anxiety, Creative Writing, Going Full Circle: Back to South Florida I Go, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Madison (NH), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024, Weather in New HampshireToday’s weather in Madison, New Hampshire is similar to yesterday’s with no daytime rain expected. Yesterday, I struggled to write due to an impending move and a malfunctioning smoke detector. Despite these distractions, I aim to outline and write a scene today. If necessary, I’ll use writing exercises to ease my nerves.
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Musings and Thoughts for Monday, August 19, 2024, or: Wishing for Sunshine and Calm on a Gray, Rainy Workday
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Anxiety, Creative Writing, Going Full Circle: Back to South Florida I Go, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024Today’s weather in Madison, New Hampshire is cloudy with heavy rain expected. The writer deals with anxiety due to the weather’s impact on their upcoming move. They describe their struggles with packing and finding positivity in small victories. They plan to focus on writing and storytelling but seek support to overcome their worries.
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On Writing Novels and Playing War Games: Weekend Update, Part the First
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Blogging, Computer and Video Games, Copilot AI, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), MicroProse Software, OpenAI (Bing Chatbot), Personal Thoughts, Regiments (2022), Regiments: Iron Curtain, Regiments: Second Wave, Regiments: Winds of Change, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024The day in eastern New Hampshire is cool and grey with a chance of light showers. The author had a productive writing day and shared details of completing a scene from their novel. Additionally, they discussed a new DLC for the game Regiments, introducing new national forces and gameplay features. Lastly, they shared personal gaming…
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Who Turned Off the Sun Today? A Quick Saturday Life Update from New Hampshire
The writer reflects on a dreary August day and shares concerns about an upcoming move to South Florida. Feelings of confusion and frustration about their writing progress and a leasing issue weigh heavily. Despite this, they find some solace in successfully writing a lengthy vignette. A brief excerpt from the vignette is shared, depicting a…
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Musings on a Cloudy, Gloomy Mid-August Morning in New England: Early Rising, Writer’s Anxiety…and a Working Weekend Begins
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Anxiety, Blogging, Copilot AI, Creative Writing, Going Full Circle: Back to South Florida I Go, Juan Carlos Hernandez, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024In Madison, New Hampshire, the author experiences a cool, cloudy day as they work on their novel, “Reunion: Coda.” Despite a frustrating start, they find motivation in the evening and outline the fourth vignette of chapter 19. The detailed outline receives positive feedback from their friend and an AI assessment. Despite it being Saturday, the…
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Author’s Creative Process: Overcoming Challenges in Writing ‘Reunion: Coda’
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Late Morning, Friday, August 16, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hello everyone. It’s another cool day here in Madison’s Eidelweiss District. The temperature is 68°F (20°C) under mostly cloudy conditions. The sun is barely penetrating through the clouds, making my office quite dark. The weather is expected to improve as the day progresses with partly sunny…
A Certain Point of View, Too 