Tag: Thunderstorms
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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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A Quick Little Update for Monday, July 10, 2023
A Quick Update Early Evening, Monday, July 10, 2023, Lithia, Florida Hi, again, Dear Reader. I’m here for just a moment to let you know that: I must log off lest a lightning strike fries this computer, but I will leave you with my favorite cover of Kern-Hammerstein II’s All the Things You Are. Enjoy!
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On Writing & Storytelling: Today’s Planned Workday is Cancelled (or Postponed) on Account of Rain
Late Morning: Black Clouds, Distant Thunder “But the thing about thunderstorms is that there’s always a sense of peace when once the storm is over.” ― Tabitha G. Kelly, Standing By Saturday, July 8, 2023, Lithia, Florida It’s late morning here in my corner of the Tampa Bay area. Outside, the skies are covered by…
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Musings & Thoughts for Wednesday, June 28, 2023, or: On Hot Summer Weather, Writing, and AI Reviews
Hi, there! Come Rain or Come Shine Well, it’s late morning – almost noon, really – here in Lithia, Florida, on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. This being early summer, it’s already a steamy (87°F/30°C) and sticky (72% humidity) day (heat index is now 95°F/35°C), and it’s going to be even hotter by mid-afternoon: the forecast…
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Musings & Thoughts for Wednesday, June 21, 2023, or: On Writing, Weather, and the Summer Solstice*
* Not necessarily in that order. Thunder in the Morning, Sunshine in the Afternoon Hi, there, Dear Reader. It’s late morning – almost midday, actually – here in Lithia, Florida, on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. It’s a warm (82°F/26°C) and soggy day in my corner of the Tampa Bay area. It’s also the summer solstice…
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Musings & Thoughts for Wednesday, May 4, 2022, or: Storms, Books, and ‘Star Wars Day’
Hi, there, Dear Reader. It’s late morning in Lithia, Florida, on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. It is a warm, humid day here in the Tampa Bay area. Currently, the temperature is 79°F (26°C) under partly sunny skies. With humidity at 82% and the wind blowing from the east at 2 MPH (3 KM/H), the feels-like…
A Certain Point of View, Too 