Hey Everyone, I was wondering if you can help me out. I am doing the 15-mile swim challenge to support The Red Cross. During my time in…… Read more “A Small Donatin For The Red Cross”
Author: Joe Leonardi
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
15 Mile Swim Challenge for American Red Cross
I am taking on the 15-mile swim challenge and am a bit behind. When an unforeseen circumstance prevented me from competing in this month’s “Escape The Cape”…… Read more “15 Mile Swim Challenge for American Red Cross”
How Can There Be Comfort in Despair?
Top reviews from the United States Chris 5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended. Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2019 Verified Purchase This novella…… Read more “How Can There Be Comfort in Despair?”
Omitted Scene Spotlighting Alzheimer’s Disease
The following is a scene I had left out from “Tortured and Tormented – creating a school shooter.” It was omitted because I ended up taking out…… Read more “Omitted Scene Spotlighting Alzheimer’s Disease”
On Memorial Day – Why War Springs Eternal?
This Memorial Day Weekend, I have been doing a lot of somber reflection back to my days of active duty. It was a time that I…… Read more “On Memorial Day – Why War Springs Eternal?”
Dedicated To My Friend
This merry, merry month of May was supposed to be the first of five possible triathlons I was to enter in 2022. Sadly, due to not reaching…… Read more “Dedicated To My Friend”
Obesity Is A Personal War
In the war with the bastard obesity – some battles I’ve won. Some battles – the bastard has won. The key is to not give up. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VLM1RK6…… Read more “Obesity Is A Personal War”
Officially, Official
It is now officially, official as I am in the Awaken Optimal Health newsletter Call 570.489.4444 and schedule your appointment for next week.
Movement Is Life
When I first started regaining weight and losing my good health, the first thing that dropped off was my mental energy. I was stressed and thus made…… Read more “Movement Is Life”
Rid My Pain
Doc Joe Leonardi is back in practice Who Is Doc Joe? Dr. Joe Leonardi has been enjoying clinical practice for over twenty-five years. He is the former owner…… Read more “Rid My Pain”
Time To Get Back
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Forbidden Tango – A Taboo “Embrace The Wild” Flash Fiction
A sultry story, dripping with sub-textual metaphors on domination, control and resentment.
A Father
It is so close to the date, yet, your desire will not be denied. We make love, unbridled is our passion. To unimagined climax, we bring each…… Read more “A Father”
Out Of Commision For A Bit
Banged my head at work off of a heavy steel frame. ER doc diagnosed post concussion syndrome. No work until Monday and I am supposed to be…… Read more “Out Of Commision For A Bit”
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”
I Become The Character So The Reader Will Experience
We never completely know, or in reality understand, what others are feeling, what pain others are coping, how deeply people are suffering. To write “The Damaged and…… Read more “I Become The Character So The Reader Will Experience”
January, thankfully, is almost over
When you sometimes see sad, or depressed, posts from me you may notice the majority are in January; this is why. Today is the end of the…… Read more “January, thankfully, is almost over”
Writing Is MY Art
I have had people express condemnation and condescension and consternation at the dark themes of my writings about damaged people, myself included. And how I, and my…… Read more “Writing Is MY Art”
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””
In helping myself, I hope to help others as well.
Re-reading some of my earlier writings to get through my usual January doldrums. My style has evolved considerably, but I believe these are impactful essays. …… Read more “In helping myself, I hope to help others as well.”
10 Years Ago, 2 Years Ago, Today
Sometimes we lose our way, but we can again find it!
You Can’t Be Athletic Eating Low Carb
“Hey Old Doc Joe Chiro, They say that when you eat low carb, all you lose is water weight.” My response, “That’s a whole lotta water gone.” …… Read more “You Can’t Be Athletic Eating Low Carb”
I Really Need My Head Examined 🤯😂
I’m really not sure what I am thinking by jumping in a Pennsylvania lake in mid-May, but my first triathlon of 2022 is now in May. Anyone…… Read more “I Really Need My Head Examined 🤯😂”
A Giveaway
In honor of my parents’ birthdays and anniversary, for the next 5 days (expiring on Jan. 8, 2022), I will send to anyone interested, a complimentary .pdf…… Read more “A Giveaway”
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”
PEEK AT THE PAST TO LOOK TOWARD THE FUTURE
I WROTE THIS ON JANUARY 28, 2020, ALMOST TWO YEARS AGO. I WAS SO CLOSE TO GIVING UP ON MYSELF… The day comes to an end.…… Read more “PEEK AT THE PAST TO LOOK TOWARD THE FUTURE”
2022 GOALS
I am not a fan of New Year’s resolutions for the same reason many aren’t – most people don’t stick to them, myself included. I do…… Read more “2022 GOALS”
Latest review of Tortured and Tormented: creating a school shooter
Chris 5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful Writing! Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2021 Verified Purchase A very vivid and powerful account…… Read more “Latest review of Tortured and Tormented: creating a school shooter”
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