Tag: Life in New Hampshire
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Writer’s Shop Talk: My Second Most Favorite ‘Best Friends Forever’ Scene
Mark walked with me that day, our last day of high school. He didn’t say much. He knew I was hurting. He knew I was losing Marty, and that I was feeling downright shitty about it. She was leaving for London with her family after graduation. She would be gone for the whole summer, maybe…
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Thoughts Upon a Cold, Rainy Fall Day in New Hampshire
It’s cold and rainy on Columbus Day in Madison, New Hampshire, and a most depressing way to start my last few days here before I head back to South Florida on a long road trip with my South Miami High School classmate and his wife. I don’t know when I’ll arrive in Miami because Eric…
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Reflections on an October Evening and Hurricane Milton
On the evening of October 9, 2024, in Madison, New Hampshire, the weather was cold and dark. The author shared a brief update about their day, mentioning a writing exercise, meals, and concern for friends in Florida facing Hurricane Milton. They hope for safety as they prepare to return to Miami.
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Chilly Autumn Day in Madison, New Hampshire
On October 8, 2024, in Madison, New Hampshire, the author describes a sunny yet chilly autumn day with a current temperature of 58°F and a forecast low of 40°F. A walk on Huttwill Drive is noted while reflecting on the beauty of the area, despite contemplating the impending cold and first frost warning.
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Musings on a Cold, Rainy New England Monday Morning
On a gray and rainy autumn Monday in Madison, New Hampshire, the author reflects on the gloomy weather, noting a temperature of 52°F and off-and-on rain throughout the day. They compare it to the chaos of Hurricane Milton in Florida, indicating relief at their current location. The weekend was uneventful, consisting of routine activities, including…
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Weekend Update, Part the First…and the State of the Novel
On October 6, 2024, the author reflects on their writing journey for “Reunion: Coda” amid stress from an upcoming move to Miami and online banking issues. Despite having completed 19 chapters, the dream of a holiday release seems dim. The weekend was spent relaxing and engaging in leisure activities while contemplating the future.
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Musings for an Autumn Saturday: A Late Start…and a Writer’s Concerns
The author reflects on a chilly Saturday in Madison, New Hampshire, while writing their 1,705th blog post. They express frustration over unproductive novel writing and impending relocation to Miami. Financial stress from moving complicates their creative process, alongside concerns over book sales and perceived validation as a writer. Despite these challenges, they aim to complete…
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Regret About Leaving NH: My Reflections
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Creative Writing, Donating “Reunion: A Story” to the Conway Public Library, Going Full Circle: Back to South Florida I Go, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 – October 2024), Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, UncategorizedOn October 2, 2024, a resident of Madison, New Hampshire, reflects on their chilly surroundings and feelings of isolation after nearly ten months. Facing issues with a public assistance tenant and longing for home, they plan to leave in 16 days. They express concern for the fate of their donated book, “Reunion: A Story.”
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Donating My Book to Conway Public Library
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Donating “Reunion: A Story” to the Conway Public Library, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 – October 2024), Personal History, Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Shop with PointsOn a beautiful early autumn day in Madison, New Hampshire, the writer reflects on their nearly ten-month stay as they prepare to leave around October 18. They express a sense of time’s fleeting nature and share their motivations for donating a copy of their self-published book, Reunion: A Story, to the local library.
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Sunday Afternoon Musings in Madison, New Hampshire
Early Afternoon, Sunday, September 29, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire On this delightful early autumn day, the final Sunday of September 2024, I find myself at my writing desk. My post is quite delayed today because I didn’t rise until just before 10 AM. I had briefly been awake around 6 in the morning but decided…
A Certain Point of View, Too 