I wonder how it is that I consistently feel overwhelming joy, unmatched fulfillment and an almost childlike giddiness, yet at times, I am hit with a profound…… Read more “Blessed, yet…”
Thanksgiving Days Of Yore
I wrote this more than a decade ago for the Sunday Dispatch, and thought I would share today… I hope you enjoy. Happy Thanksgiving… This year, for…… Read more “Thanksgiving Days Of Yore”
Veterans Day
On Veterans Day I will go to a body of water and take most of the morning thinking about my brothers and sisters in arms. I will…… Read more “Veterans Day”
If
Paradise came at a great cost, too great. I love it here, but I’m not sure if I had known exactly what that cost would be, I…… Read more “If”
Important Now, More Than Ever
Each book in “The Damaged & Broken Collection” attained 5-star reviews. These are the most important stories I have ever written and are perhaps more important now…… Read more “Important Now, More Than Ever”
Emotions
When Writing; Don’t Tell Emotions – Make EmotionsPerhaps one of the most brilliant insights from Ernest Hemingway concerns the process of making an emotion. Using this technique…… Read more “Emotions”
Reflections
Reflect On The Past To Move To The FutureAs I travel life’s road, I realize, the path I view in the windshield is considerably shorter than the…… Read more “Reflections”
I’m Done
No more writing. No more stories.No more books.I have given up on being a noted author. I have concluded that I am not as talented as I…… Read more “I’m Done”
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It is strange how the sudden passing a childhood friend, one not seen in forty years, can have such an overwhelming impact on one’s emotions.
In Memoriam — Jack LaLanne “A Founding Father of the Fitness Movement”
“I can’t afford to die, it will wreck my image!” Jack LaLanne. Well Jack, death could never wreck your image. In January of 2011, fellow chiropractor and…… Read more “In Memoriam — Jack LaLanne “A Founding Father of the Fitness Movement””
The Most Difficult 3 Days Of My Year
January 2nd, Happy heavenly birthday to my father January 3rd, Happy heavenly birthday to my mother January 4th, Happy heavenly anniversary to my mom and dad, would…… Read more “The Most Difficult 3 Days Of My Year”
Important Now; Perhaps More Than Ever
According to Hemingway, “The world breaks everyone.” It only takes a quick perusal of daily headlines to know, all those years ago, he was right. Bullying,…… Read more “Important Now; Perhaps More Than Ever”
Is Hemingway’s Theory of Omission Lost On A New Generation?
Hemingway was counted among the lost generation. Today, are we living with a spoon-fed generation? Has a generation which has been conditioned by an educational system that…… Read more “Is Hemingway’s Theory of Omission Lost On A New Generation?”
A Life Without Joy
I am in no particular hurry to get to the other side, even with the stress and drain each day places upon my mind and body and…… Read more “A Life Without Joy”
The Title Essay
More Failure Than Success A collection of reflections about success, failure, wanting to quit and moving forward. ©2015 Joseph F. Leonardi ———————————————– As a boy, everything I…… Read more “The Title Essay”
Excerpts: The impact of Northeastern PA’s Generational Bleakness…
To know I will never see the ocean again To never again be on the sea To never watch the sky light a new as sun rises…… Read more “Excerpts: The impact of Northeastern PA’s Generational Bleakness…”
On Veterans Day
On Veterans Day I will go to a body of water and take most of the morning thinking about my brothers and sisters in arms. I will…… Read more “On Veterans Day”
Being A Veteran
As Veterans Day approaches, I get a bit somber. I reflect on those with whom I served, those who I never met, and of those who, either…… Read more “Being A Veteran”
Why War Springs Eternal
Veterans Day is on my mind and I have been doing a lot of somber reflection to my time of active duty service. It was a time…… Read more “Why War Springs Eternal”
Veteran’s Day
As Veterans Day approaches, I get a bit somber. I reflect on those with whom I served, those who I never met, and of those who, either…… Read more “Veteran’s Day”
To Understand
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NJAqQF7HSQ We can’t escape the headlines of mass murders occurring in our schools. The very place where children are sent to be educated. The very place where…… Read more “To Understand”
Now, More Than Ever; A Story That Needs To Be Read
Top reviews from the United States Chris 5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful Writing! Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2021 Verified Purchase A very…… Read more “Now, More Than Ever; A Story That Needs To Be Read”
The “Art” of Storytelling
Next to laundry, the one constant in life, in the literary world at least, is many folks acting as soul crushing, communistic, ignorantly blind editors. If I…… Read more “The “Art” of Storytelling”
Inspiration Not Politics
I’m not sure who will be the new junior Senator from Pennsylvania, however, having treated thousands of patients over the years, many at their worst points in…… Read more “Inspiration Not Politics”
The Curse of Creativity?
Are you a writer? Are you told that you are too sensitive? This is not an uncommon characteristic in those of us who are creative. Even…… Read more “The Curse of Creativity?”
Word Count Doesn’t Determine If You Told A Good Story
Occasionally, I use quotes of writers I admire to open a blog-post. Today, I am going to quote myself….. “It isn’t about the number of words the…… Read more “Word Count Doesn’t Determine If You Told A Good Story”
Is Suicide Painless – Why It Is Not!
Butterfly Femme 5.0 out of 5 stars Absorbing & Poetic Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2019 This is one of the most engaging books…… Read more “Is Suicide Painless – Why It Is Not!”
Judge Not The Damaged
I find it amusing when I log onto social media and I am either bombarded with political posts, or “sound bites” about success and how those who…… Read more “Judge Not The Damaged”
A Slothful and Gluttonous Respite
The week after the Barracuda kicking my sorry ass happened to coincide with my birthday week, so took a brief respite from training and proper eating. Now…… Read more “A Slothful and Gluttonous Respite”
The Barracuda kicked my ass…
…I mean really kicked my ass. Even though I thought about quitting a few times, I remembered my friend Scott’s battle. I could not stop. I would…… Read more “The Barracuda kicked my ass…”
And Away We Go!
Today is the last triathlon of the year. Packet picked-up. Bike and gear in the car. A couple of hard-boiled eggs in the belly. Goal is to…… Read more “And Away We Go!”
Keep Moving Forward
29th year of the greatest mistake of my life.Oh well. Keep moving forward. What choice do we have? Photo by Johannes Plenio on Pexels.com
I Was Ready To Give Up – Forever
In January of 2020 emotionally, I was at my lowest, and conversely, my weight was at its highest. I had been beaten down. I was Springsteen’s…… Read more “I Was Ready To Give Up – Forever”
Who Truly Understands?
If one has never gone toe to toe with the bastard obesity; they can never understand how, or why, we have lost our battles. However, a lost…… Read more “Who Truly Understands?”
I Write To Give Voice To The Damaged And Broken
Until a few years ago, I was a motivated and positive person. Even as life continued to beat my ass to the ground, I genuinely believed no…… Read more “I Write To Give Voice To The Damaged And Broken”
Summertime
Still is the air Quiet is the breeze Sun heats all it touches Warmth feels so very good A man and his dog laze away the day.
Summertime Fading
The sun turns down earlier Its warmth not as powerful The wind gusts cool Still comfortable, but foreboding Summer’s creatures serenade Their songs not as vibrant They…… Read more “Summertime Fading”
Summertime Fading
Skies — dank, dreary Pennsylvania Gray Air cool — brisk, nearly uncomfortable Sun — hidden from our view The warmth also taken On the porch — quiet…… Read more “Summertime Fading”
Why I hate September
The end of summer Air cools Sun weakens Days shorten Football everywhere Trees lose leaves Leaves lose color Grass is less green The early harbinger of winter…… Read more “Why I hate September”
Late Summer’s Day
The sun unusually and refreshingly strong Cicadas continue to sing their song Breeze cool Temperature relaxing Skies clear and blue Around the corner bleakness lurks The harbinger…… Read more “Late Summer’s Day”
Obesity Undone? Sometimes The Bastard Returns!
Do you walk into a restaurant and look for a table because you can’t fit in a booth? Do you always take an elevator because even one…… Read more “Obesity Undone? Sometimes The Bastard Returns!“
The Great Paradox: To Live A Better Life; Embrace The Certainty Of Your Death
“…in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Benjamin Franklin “ …all living things have to die. … We all die, some…… Read more “The Great Paradox: To Live A Better Life; Embrace The Certainty Of Your Death”
Barracuda Beware Of Me!
The 2022 version is a mere 3 weeks away!!!!!!
Winter Is On The Horizon
Today, I am very happy that Friday is my off day from running. However, is this on the horizon, or worse, will this be tomorrow morning’s running…… Read more “Winter Is On The Horizon”
Thank You
Thank you to everyone here for all your kind words of encouragement, support and congratulations. I hope I thanked everyone individually, if I missed you, I apologize.…… Read more “Thank You”
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