Tag: Anxiety & Depression
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The Last Smile
Afternoon, Friday, July 18, 2025, Miami, Florida “Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speakknits up the o-er wrought heart and bids it break.”― William Shakespeare, Macbeth Today isn’t a good day—not because it’s a “sad anniversary” sort of day, though it is that too—but because daily life feels unusually heavy. I’m overwhelmed by…
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Fear of the Unknown Strikes Again
Late Morning, Tuesday, August 6, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi, all. I tossed and turned again last night. It was a slight improvement from the night before, but I still got up too early. I feel exhausted, cranky, and nervous, and I’m daunted by the task of moving by myself, without any clue how to…
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A Quick Update from a Weary, Worried Writer
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Anxiety, Blogging, CreateSpace Independent Publishing, Creative Writing, Going Full Circle: Back to South Florida I Go, Insomnia, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Melodies and Memories: Music, Songs, and Singers, Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: CodaIt’s a sultry late summer day in Madison’s Eidelweiss District. The writer shares their struggle with lack of sleep due to stress over an upcoming move. They also mention progress on their novel manuscript and recent e-book purchases. The update concludes with a selection of music videos for enjoyment.
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Reflections on Fourth of July 2024 and Writing Progress Update
The United States celebrated its 248th Independence Day, evoking mixed emotions for the author. The Fourth of July was uneventful, but positive feedback on the novella “Reunion: A Story” brought some cheer. Despite missing out on traditional celebrations, the author remains focused on finishing “Reunion: Coda” and polishing the novel. Reflecting on the past, the…
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Musings & Thoughts for Saturday, June 22, 2024, or: ‘Postponed on Account of Rain’
Today’s weather in rural New Hampshire is gray, wet, and chilly, with a temperature of 63°F (17°C) and 83% humidity. Rain is expected throughout the day, with a high of 66°F (19°C) and a low of 60°C. The author expresses disappointment at the gloomy weather, which dampens their productivity and brings back memories of past…
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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 Saturday, May 18, 2024, or: Workweek Ends with a Washout Day…and Now the Debate (To Write, or Not to Write) Begins
Today’s weather in Madison, New Hampshire is cloudy with occasional light rain, with a temperature of 64°F (18°C). The writer reflects on their struggle to write new content for their novel. They express uncertainty about whether to take a restful day or attempt to work on the novel despite feeling tired and the gloomy weather.
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Musings & Thoughts for Friday, March 22, 2024, or: A Late Start to My Writing Workday
Late Morning/Midday, Friday, March 22, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi, everyone. It’s late morning (almost noon, in fact)on a sunny but frigid early spring day here in eastern New Hampshire. Currently, the temperature is 30°F (-1°C) under sunny skies. With humidity at 14% and the wind blowing from the north-northwest at 7 MPH (11 KMH),…
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Musings & Thoughts for Saturday, July 29, 2023, or: Weekend Update, Part the First
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Amazon Music, Blogging, Books, Computer Games, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Florida, Life in the Tampa Bay area, Melodies and Memories: Music, Songs, and Singers, Movies, Reunion Duology, Reunion: Coda, To Be Read (TBR) StackEarly Afternoon, Saturday, July 29, 2023, Lithia, Florida Well, here I am at my desk – which is where I usually am, regardless of whether I am working on something or just trying to keep from being bored out of my skull – and still trying to figure out how to spend my Saturday. Clearly,…
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On Writing & Storytelling: My Action Plan for Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Beatriz Diaz-Granados, Blogging, Creative Writing, Family History, Florida Weather, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Florida, Movie Magic Screenwriter 6, Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer in FloridaLate Morning, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, Lithia, Florida Hey, there, Dear Reader. This being summer, and this being west central Florida in summer, it’s shaping up to be another sweltering day in the Tampa Bay area. As I start writing this, the temperature outside is 86°F/30°C under sunny skies. Thanks to a combination of a…
A Certain Point of View, Too 