Tag: Love
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More Musings for Mother’s Day 2025: Of Mothers, Sons…and Music
Evening, Sunday, May 11, 2025 – Miami, Florida Mother’s Day always brings a mix of emotions. The ache of missing my mother is ever-present, but today, I choose to celebrate the memories—the quiet, joyful moments that defined our bond. Mom and I shared an unspoken connection through the things we loved: books, films, dogs, and…
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Of Sons, Mothers, and Mother’s Day PTSD
Late Afternoon, Saturday, May 10, 2025, Miami, Florida Hi, everyone. Sorry, I’m late, but sometimes, rarely, yes, but sometimes – it’s difficult to come up with a good topic for a blog post. Especially when I’m busy with other stuff, such as doing laundry, which is how I spend part of my morning and midday.…
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Dear Reader, Let Me Tell You a Story…a Final Glimpse at the Prologue for ‘Reunion: Coda’
Late Morning, Thursday, March 27, 2025, Miami, Florida Hi, everyone. As I prepare for another writing workday, hopefully crafting the final chapters of Reunion: Coda, I thought I’d share a sparkling tidbit from the novel’s Prologue. Imagine, we’re nearing the end of a literary journey that started two years ago on the other side of…
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Writer’s Shop Talk: Hard Work, Sleepless Night, and a Sneak Peek at Chapter 29
Afternoon, Saturday, March 22, 2025, Miami, Florida Yesterday was a delightfully busy day in my cozy writing room nestled in the Kendall area. For the third consecutive day this week, not only did I outline a scene for Chapter 29 of my novel, Reunion: Coda; I also indulged in the creative process and crafted a…
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Writer’s Shop Talk: Setting the Stage for the ‘First Time’
In this excerpt from “Reunion: Coda,” the author describes the setting where Jim and Maddie take their relationship to “the next level.”
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Writer’s Shop Talk: Memories are Made of This….
In a heartfelt exchange, Jim and Marty reflect on their shared experiences as they approach the end of high school. Jim presents Marty with a letter, asking her to open it after graduation. Their emotional farewell culminates in a tender kiss, marking a bittersweet moment of departure and longing for the future.
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Writer’s Shop Talk: Shall We Dance?
A swinging night at the Moonglow Club unfolds with the Swinging Millers performing classic swing tunes. Jim hesitates to dance due to past insecurities, but Maddie convinces him to join her on the dance floor. As they sway to the music, Jim is haunted by memories of a lost love. This excerpt is from the…
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Musings & Thoughts for Tuesday, May 21, 2024, or: After a Nonproductive Monday, I’m Hoping for a Better Writing Day
Late Morning, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hi, folks. It’s another cool but warming up spring day here in my corner of Madison’s Eidelweiss District. As I begin this post, the temperature is 70°F (21°C) under mostly sunny skies. With humidity at 71% and the wind blowing from the south-southwest at 2 MPH…
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Musings & Thoughts for Tuesday, February 27, 2024, or: A Quick SITREP on My Novelist’s Journey
Late Morning, Tuesday, February 27, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Greetings, everyone. It’s a lovely late winter morning here in northern New England. Currently, the temperature is 40°F (5°C) under sunny skies. With humidity at 56% and the wind blowing from the west-northwest at 1 MPH (2 KM/H), the feels-like temperature is 54°F (15°C). Today’s forecast…
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Passion Revisited, Again (A Haiku)
Sunlight streaming through Partly drawn muslin curtains Falls softly upon you.
A Certain Point of View, Too 