Tag: Nature
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Thunder, Memory, and the Gentle Ache of Longing
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Blogging, Books, Comings and Goings (Short Story), Comings and Goings: The Art of Being Seen, Creative Writing, Florida Weather, Going Full Circle: Back to South Florida I Go, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Florida, Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer in FloridaThursday Afternoon, July 3, 2025, Miami, Florida “When thunderstorms roll in, you make a choice to either succumb with tears to the gloomy downpour, or smile and look for rainbows.” — Richelle E. Goodrich, Making Wishes: Quotes, Thoughts, & a Little Poetry for Every Day of the Year It’s a dark and stormy… day. I’m…
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Miami’s Chilly Weekend: A Writer’s Reflection
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Autumn in Florida, Creative Writing, Florida Weather, Going Full Circle: Back to South Florida I Go, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in Florida, Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 – October 2024), Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Writing as a CraftMidday, Saturday, November 23, 2024, Miami, Florida Well, it’s Saturday in South Florida, and the weekend has kicked off with a bang. It’s “chilly” by subtropical standards: the temperature outside is a brisk 69°F (20°C) under sunny skies. With humidity at 49% and a gentle northwesterly breeze at 7 MPH (11 Km/H), the feels-like temperature…
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Musings & Thoughts for Sunday, May 5, 2024, or: Weekend Update, Part the First…and Melodies and Sentiments I Love
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Blogging, 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, New Hampshire Weather, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Spring 2024Sunday, May 5th, 2024 in Madison, New Hampshire, brought a cool, rainy day with a temperature of 53°F (11°C). The forecast predicted rain throughout the day, with a high of 54°F (12°C). The writer, a transplanted Floridian, shared their uneventful Saturday, commemorating “Star Wars Day” by watching Star Wars: Andor, and running errands. They announced…
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The Lake in Winter (A Haiku)
Chilly northern winds Stir the crystal-clear waters. Gray clouds crowd the sky.
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Dream of Streams! (A Haiku)
Sparkling water runs Swiftly on the round, smooth rocks. My dreams swim there, too.
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Look, Up in the Sky! (A Haiku)
Cottonball-like clouds Float lazily in the sky; Birds swirl and whirl past!
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The Wind on the Grass (A Haiku)
Chilly winter breeze Tousles the green blades of grass As the Sun rises.
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Morning, Fog, Sun (A Haiku)
Butter-colored sun Burning through the morning fog; Dew sparkles on grass.
A Certain Point of View, Too 