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”
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
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!!!!!!
For Your Birthday: A Weekend of Wild Play
It is your birthday. I give you a gift, one that admittedly is more for me than you. A pair of thong underwear. You are fifty-four years…… Read more “For Your Birthday: A Weekend of Wild Play”
Memories
Photo by Alexander Krivitskiy on Pexels.com Memories of our first night together occupied my sleep. The dreams vivid. The scents so real. Your presence felt throughout the…… Read more “Memories”
A Secret Passion
Unsatisfied by your chosen Unfulfilled by lacking passion Undesired by the one to whom pledged I keep your secret You returned — into my life Seduced —…… Read more “A Secret Passion”
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”
Somehow I Did It
Pulled it off, I am officially Steelman Ready. Thank you everyone and thank you Scott for inspiring us, you are an Ironman and this is for you.And…… Read more “Somehow I Did It”
The Tri Is Nigh
Headed down to Lake Nockamixon, picked up my packet, walked the area, chatted with organizer extraordinaire David Michener and now I am amped for tomorrow. Although I…… Read more “The Tri Is Nigh”
Triathlon Day Approaches
A big shout out to Rusty Dog Custom Printing. I had to get some last-minute gear for this Sunday’s triathlon, and she was able to put my…… Read more “Triathlon Day Approaches”
The Treadmill To Nowhere
The treadmill to nowhere keeps moving and there is no choice but to keep pace until the effort causes the body to become frail, the mind to falter, and the soul to flail.
Last Year’s Memory
This year’s training has not gone according to plan. But I’m still in the mix. Looking at my times from 2021, my first year doing triathlons,…… Read more “Last Year’s Memory”
Excerpt From “She Is The New Savior”
She Is The New Savior contains adult themes, situations, graphic violence and sexuality — this post does not, but it does have a touch of blasphemy…. ……… Read more “Excerpt From “She Is The New Savior””
I Had Given Up & Sometimes I Again Feel Like Giving Up
Just prior to the beginning of the pandemic, I was ready to completely give up, scratch that — I had completely given up. I was trapped in…… Read more “I Had Given Up & Sometimes I Again Feel Like Giving Up”
Triathlon Update
Steelman Triathlon is about a week and half away, and again injured my back. Really not in the shape I need to be, from the concussion earlier…… Read more “Triathlon Update”
How Will You CHOOSE To Respond To Adversity?
After all I have been through life continues throwing me some heavy-duty, Rocky Balboa type, rib-breaking body blows. Compared to many I am blessed, but on occasion…… Read more “How Will You CHOOSE To Respond To Adversity?”
War The Biggest Bastard Of Them All
War Is A Bastard Which Never Leaves… War Springs Eternal is dedicated to my brothers and sisters in arms – -To those who were asked to do…… Read more “War The Biggest Bastard Of Them All”
A Free Erotic Short Story To Occupy Our Minds
ADULT CONTENT ADULT CONTENT ADULT CONTENT © 2016 By Scono Sciuto All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system,…… Read more “A Free Erotic Short Story To Occupy Our Minds”
Why We Look To The Past
As writers and storytellers, we are often too in tune to our emotions and sensitivities. However, it can lead to unique insights…. There was a time I…… Read more “Why We Look To The Past”
Ernest Hemingway 7/21/1899 – 7/2/1961
Genius is an over-used word, but that doesn’t mean it is misapplied. It is applied across many different fields. Often times, it is up for debate if…… Read more “Ernest Hemingway 7/21/1899 – 7/2/1961”
Am I Alone In Wondering; What’s The Point?
Dear readers, This post isn’t about depression, or suicidal thoughts — I don’t have any. I am just wondering “out loud.” Up until about ten years ago,…… Read more “Am I Alone In Wondering; What’s The Point?”
Obesity Is A Personal War Made Up Of Many Battles
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 Made Up Of Many Battles”
Website Subscribe
Hi Everyone, We are trying to get our author website advanced on google search results, so we were wondering if we could ask a favor and have…… Read more “Website Subscribe”
Gentle Does Not Equal Weak
Just an hour ago, I was talking to someone about my Dad. This man worked one summer at Pittston Lumber, where my dad was employed, a long,…… Read more “Gentle Does Not Equal Weak”
As Fear Becomes Part Of Us; Scars Are Carried Forever
©2018 All rights reserved. -1- Thunder announces a release from the earth. Fire ignites the darkness. Illuminating the night sky, Hell’s flame explodes bright orange. A yellow,…… Read more “As Fear Becomes Part Of Us; Scars Are Carried Forever”
A Weekend of Wild Play
It is your birthday. I give you a gift, one that admittedly is more for me than you. A pair of thong underwear. You are fifty years…… Read more “A Weekend of Wild Play”
Pornography or Erotic Art?
I am often asked why I write “porn?” I am glad and grateful this question comes up. First, I don’t care for the word porn, it is…… Read more “Pornography or Erotic Art?”
Free Short Story Today – Embrace Your Wild, Be Faithfully Unfaithful
Adult Theme Adult Theme Adult Theme Faithfully Unfaithful -a short story © 2016 by Scono Sciuto All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored…… Read more “Free Short Story Today – Embrace Your Wild, Be Faithfully Unfaithful”
When The Battles End – War Springs Eternal
Today, help an indie author out and please purchase your copy of “War Springs Eternal” https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FLF6T13/
Harley Quinn & The True Savior
A Little Fan Fiction Dr. Harleen Quinzel’s view: What have I been doing all this time? Why am I imprisoned? Why am I kissing that freak The…… Read more “Harley Quinn & The True Savior”
A Taboo “Embrace The Wild” Flash Fiction
A sultry story, dripping with sub-textual metaphors on domination, control and resentment.
Have You Embraced Your Wild?
Eight unique stories by Scono Sciuoto.Tales of passion, lust and sex. These stories combine erotica with awareness, fusing strong feminine sexuality with female empowerment.These may very well…… Read more “Have You Embraced Your Wild?”
Omitted Scene – 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 – Alzheimer’s Disease”
Sensitivity – 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 “Sensitivity – The Curse of Creativity”
Short Story Scribe 