I began blogging about five years ago. My original blog started as a means of finding new clients for my real estate business. It was only mildly successful. I attracted a lot of followers and received plenty of positive comments. I even made a few business connections, but in the end, it generated little new business. One side benefit that resulted was that I also learned to become a better writer. When I grew tired of writing about how many houses sold last week, that blog

Stand-up comedy requires a unique set of talents. The comedian has to be part actor, part motivational speaker, part minister, and 100% funny.   The performer's facial expressions, voice inflections, and body language all determine if the audience buys into their routine or if they find the speaker offensive and arrogant.   There have been many funny men and women I have enjoyed over the years. Richard Pryor, Joan Rivers, and Rodney Dangerfield, just to name a few.   Back in

I found this important message in the archives of my consciousness. Please take a minute to read Sissy's letter. Thank You for reading Sissy’s letter. Please leave your thoughts and comments below.

Books become classics for a variety of reasons. For this article, I have chosen three classics that today are often overlooked because they were written long ago. Even though the language and wording may be from a historical period, they stand the test of time because they were well written and discuss human behavior and the challenges of mankind. They are timeless lessons we should never forget. So, without further ado… The Jungle — Upton Sinclair This 1905 novel began life

The failure and success of an author depend on many things. Photo by Slashio Photography on Unsplash What happens when you write a book...

A bad place, at a bad time   Every so often, a novel comes along that asks us to reflect back on the past. Though fictional, these...

It’s only $19 a month. We have all heard the bible story of The Prodigal Son. In that parable, the young son asks his father for his...

Back in the mid-1990s, I worked for a large telecommunications company. The industry was changing as the internet was asserting itself as...

In today’s competitive, fast-paced world, we often hear how winning, particularly in the world of sports, is the ultimate measure of...

Image by J. Salvatore Domino As we age, we build a collection of memories that, with any luck, will bring us joy in our final years. But...

Let me start by saying I have had a long and happy life (No, I am not dying, just reminiscing). I have been blessed with a loving family,...

It happened again. My smartphone outsmarted me. The thing listens to everything I say. Suppose I tell my wife I am considering buying new...

This question and other questions that may never be answered. It is happening more and more often. I look for bargains to help stretch my...

Notoriety. It’s something we all clamor for in some form or another. We want to be heard. Even if it is only among our peers, our words...

In a move that amazed no one, Author/Blogger J. Salvatore Domino, made a big decision yesterday. A surprise Tweet on the author’s personal X  account revealed his latest mindset. Long known for his traditional stance and consistent decision-making, our comrade, J. Salvatore, shocked his followers by posting what can only be described as a life-altering action. The Tweet — accompanied by a snapshot of his latest decision — received thousands of “likes” and comments ranging fro