Don’t allow fear or embarrassment stop you from seeking care.A good therapist will not only help you isolate the cause of mental health issues, but help get…… Read more “May Is Mental Health Awareness Month”
Author: Short Story Scribe
Dear Reader,
"I'm a storyteller, one who uses the written word to tell tales. I am not a professional essayist nor English professor. My grammar is not always perfect and my sentence structure not always correct. To me, what is most important, all that is important, is the story."
Thank you,
Joe
Mental Health Awareness Month Giveaway
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I will be giving away a .pdf copy of “The Damaged and Broken Collection.” This will include all four novellas.…… Read more “Mental Health Awareness Month Giveaway”
A Brief Announcement
A brief announcement, and this doesn’t apply to many. From this point forward, except for Dave Yonki’s LuLac Political Letter, I will no longer be writing free…… Read more “A Brief Announcement”
Update – Training, Maintaining and Sustaining
The weight I want to maintain is between 175 and 180, this morning’s weigh-in read 184, so we are in a bit heavier than I would like.…… Read more “Update – Training, Maintaining and Sustaining”
Don’t Tell Emotions, Don’t Even Show – Make The Reader Experience Emotions
Perhaps one of the most brilliant insights from Ernest Hemingway concerns the process of making an emotion. Using this technique allows us as writers to evolve from…… Read more “Don’t Tell Emotions, Don’t Even Show – Make The Reader Experience Emotions”
Took A Break – Ready To Attack
As of late, I have been feeling a bit mentally burned out. My employment situation kind of sucks, and I had been pushed to my limit prior…… Read more “Took A Break – Ready To Attack”
5 Star Reviewed… Get your copy today…
Chris5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended.Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2019Verified PurchaseThis novella is beautifully written and expertly crafted. Not a word is…… Read more “5 Star Reviewed… Get your copy today…”
Hello Everyone, As many of you know, I had another obesity relapse in which I approached the 400 pounds mark. In this battle with the bastard that…… Read more
An Open Letter Apologizing To The Chiropractic Profession
My name is Dr. Joe Leonardi. I am a Chiropractor.For nearly twenty-five years, I have been a proud member of the world’s largest natural healthcare discipline. For…… Read more “An Open Letter Apologizing To The Chiropractic Profession”
Update – Training, Maintaining and Sustaining
On a positive note, we are now into the next phase, training, maintaining, and sustaining while continuing to improve overall fitness, health, and well-being. The weight I…… Read more “Update – Training, Maintaining and Sustaining”
The “New Normal” Daily Run
***The dialogue that played out in my head as I neared the ½ way point of my daily 5 mile run.*** Racquel: Hello Joe.Me: Hey Racquel. What’s…… Read more “The “New Normal” Daily Run”
Speedos Have Arrived.
Now really ready for swimming , new Speedos arrived… Speedo goggles that is
WTF..
… am I thinking, at 56, taking this old body, that 14 months ago was on the precipice of 400 pounds and trying to get it ready…… Read more “WTF..”
How Do Alcoholic Beverages Fit Into Wellness?
Years ago, I received a phone call from one of my weight loss friends. She was once again irate about former local talk show host Steve Corbett…… Read more “How Do Alcoholic Beverages Fit Into Wellness?”
Moderation Encourages Failure
The proponents of moderation tell us; to lose weight, all we need do is eat in moderation. Radio personality and self-proclaimed America’s Doctor, media medic Dr. Dean Edell will tell us…… Read more “Moderation Encourages Failure”
You Didn’t Make An Excuse Today, Did You?
The top excuses I have heard since I have been helping people battle obesity. 1 – I just can’t live without ice cream.2 – I love pasta.3…… Read more “You Didn’t Make An Excuse Today, Did You?”
Literary Agents, Agencies and Publishers
MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE I have decided to accept proposals to determine which literary agent/agency and/or publisher will earn an exciting opportunity. I am offering…… Read more “Literary Agents, Agencies and Publishers”
Who Do I Blame Because I’m Un-Fit?
Who do I blame because I’m unfit? That is the question I get frequently. I have received this question in messages, emails, phone calls and from clients in…… Read more “Who Do I Blame Because I’m Un-Fit?”
Update – Training, Maintaining and Sustaining
On a positive note, we are now into the next phase, training, maintaining, and sustaining while continuing to improve overall fitness, health, and well-being. The weight I…… Read more “Update – Training, Maintaining and Sustaining”
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 of…… Read more “The Great Paradox: To Live A Better Life; Embrace The Certainty Of Your Death”
A Bad Review?
Receiving a bad review doesn’t mean you didn’t tell a good story! On the author pages I belong to on social media, I see comments from authors…… Read more “A Bad Review?”
Enjoy Each Day
Who says we have to wait until “after Memorial Day?”Be yourself and enjoy life on your terms!Have a great day
Time To Discover…
The greatest American Writer and Ernest Hemingway
Check Out The Latest by Amy Hale
Neurosis by Amy Hale Cover Designer: Artist Regina Wamba https://youtu.be/da6v79ZLqhE Seeing isn’t always believing. Trapped by her past trauma, Macy McCall worked with a variety of therapists…… Read more “Check Out The Latest by Amy Hale”
Help Old Doc Joe Chiro’s Triathlon Try
I have had a few people donate to my upcoming triathlon endeavor. More than a few people have reached out to me asking how they too could…… Read more “Help Old Doc Joe Chiro’s Triathlon Try”
What Is Wrong With Me? I’m So Screwed! 🤣
This is the Triathlon I have entered. Fee is paid. Sponsors have donated. I must go through with it. Triathlon: 1500 Meter Swim; 26 Mile Bike; 6.2…… Read more “What Is Wrong With Me? I’m So Screwed! 🤣”
Written Weekly Update {The Next Phase}
On a positive note, we are now into the next phase, maintain and sustain while continuing to improve overall fitness, health, and well-being. The weight I want…… Read more “Written Weekly Update {The Next Phase}”
Obese or Fit = Choose The Effort
As the alarm roused me from slumber at 5:25 AM, I could hear the wind screeching outside, accompanied by the rat tat tat of rain against the…… Read more “Obese or Fit = Choose The Effort”
Just When I Had Given Up
Just over a year ago, I was ready to completely give up. I was trapped in an unhealthy, unfit, unwell body. It impacted all aspects of my…… Read more “Just When I Had Given Up”
Not Bad For An Old Man Who Was Nearly 400lbs A Year Ago…
I was goofing around with a new tripod for my cameras and phone and took this shot.... not too bad for an old man who was pushing… Read more "Not Bad For An Old Man Who Was Nearly 400lbs A Year Ago…"
Storytelling Tools Strict Grammarians Don’t, Won’t and Can’t Understand
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 “Storytelling Tools Strict Grammarians Don’t, Won’t and Can’t Understand”
Weekly Progress Update
On a positive note, we are on to the next phase, maintaining and sustaining while improving overall fitness, health, and well-being. The weight I want to maintain…… Read more “Weekly Progress Update”
Is Suicide Painless
“The real reason for not committing suicide is because you always know how swell life gets again after the hell is over.” ― Ernest Hemingway Until a person…… Read more “Is Suicide Painless”
The Lenten Season Has Ended
I am not an overtly religious person, if anything, I am more spiritual. Yet, to honor my parents’ memory I refrain from meat on Fridays and fast…… Read more “The Lenten Season Has Ended”
She Is The TRUE Savior
Jupiter Grant 5.0 out of 5 stars A clever inversion of a well-known story Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 16, 2019 Verified Purchase Kelly Dress’…… Read more “She Is The TRUE Savior”
The True Savior’s Story
At this time of year, it is important to learn of the “True Savior.”
Written Weekly Update — The Next Phase
On a positive note, we are on to the next phase, maintain and sustain while continuing to improve overall fitness, health, and well-being. The weight I want…… Read more “Written Weekly Update — The Next Phase”
