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Inspire with a touch of humor, joy, and reflection, allowing the reader to escape their daily routines. 8/14/25 Good Morning!
Most of the three books, both published and those outlined and unpublished, as well as the few poems written, allow me to express myself by giving the reader the option of disliking, sharing, reviewing, or commenting to show their emotional response. Any author, if they are honest—whether writing poetry, essays, horror, sci-fi, fantasy, music, fiction,… Continue reading
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Usually, these days by the seat of my pants… Read 0n 8/10/25
In my youth, I played organized baseball and football throughout elementary and high school. Especially during high school, I saw myself as more of a defensive, goal-stopping player. Unfortunately, this approach also applied to my life, not so much in terms of learning and practicing or success, but rather in my lack of ambition; I… Continue reading
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Good Parenting, Catholic School, Emily Post, and Two XX Chromosomes! 6/21/25
If my comment about having “two X chromosomes” was not clear, I encourage you to do a quick search on Google or Wikipedia. Alternatively, you could ask your wife, girlfriend, lady friend, or older sister; I’m sure they can help you gain a better understanding. In emoji speak LOL! First at bat, my parents in… Continue reading
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Lately, Writing, Editing, Blogging & Tending to Wine…and Wine Not! 6/19/25
Recently, I’ve been working on a manuscript that I started eight years ago, and I’m excited to finally get it published. This piece is a family legacy project that weaves in our entire clan, and I believe it will resonate with fans of Hallmark movies. However, I’ve encountered a few challenges along the way. Since… Continue reading
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I’m a Retiree for 11 Years, and I Highly Recommend It! Happy Father’s Day Weekend! 6/14/25
I worked for the same company for 42 years and retired early at the age of 58 after being approved for disability following several surgeries. I didn’t want anyone’s sympathy then, nor do I now; it’s simply a fact of my life. From the time I was young enough to push a lawn mower—when electric… Continue reading
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Expectations and Reality of the First-Time Author
I remember the first work I had published on a dare, nonetheless, from my eldest son Dan, who was a Freshman in High School. It was something he saw, I believe, in the comic section of our local newspaper, on submitting a poem, if accepted, would be published by the Library of Congress of Poetry.… Continue reading
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Picking A Favorite Book is like Eating One Potato Chip…Just Can’t Be Done! What Genre? 6/2/25
This question brings to mind my first experience with reading at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School in Southwestern Philadelphia, where I attended from kindergarten through 7th grade before moving to the suburbs. At that time, it was the largest Catholic elementary school in the United States, with around 3,700 students enrolled in the early to… Continue reading
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Coming Soon! My 3rd Book
Book reviews are one of the hardest things for authors to obtain for free. Writing has always been a challenge for me, and navigating the learning curve of publishing has been no small feat. First, you need to create something that is hopefully worthy and memorable, and then you should share it with others to… Continue reading
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Are you A Leader…of What?
Today’s prompt is a head-scratcher. We have a new Pope, Leo XIV, the first American pope, who reigns over the world’s Catholics. Then there’s Donald Trump, who many view as the President of the USA, or in the minds of some, the leader of the free world. However, I would like to avoid a discussion… Continue reading
