Author: donmartin
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Six Reasons Our Mayor Didn’t Get Ready for This Week’s Storm (Even Though We All Knew About It for Two Weeks)
We didn’t wake up surprised by this storm.The weather folks had been waving their arms for two solid weeks.Maps. Models. Colors that usually mean “go buy bread.” And yet — here we are. So why wasn’t the city ready? Let’s review the most likely explanations. 1. “It Might Miss Us” Is the Official Municipal Religion…
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Here’s the first official Don Sequitir Journal post that nails our style.
Introducing Don Sequitir, contributor. By Don Sequitir Hello, reader. I am your guide through the minor absurdities of life: the heroic, underappreciated peristalsis; the xsanctimonious weather forecasters who explain snow as if you’ve never seen it; and the occasional four-legged brass section that lives in my house. Here, we observe, we chuckle, we survive —…
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READ THIS FIRST
This is a journal. Not a newsletter chasing the news.Not a blog trying to win an argument.Not a feed begging for attention. It’s a place where thinking happens out loud. WHAT YOU’LL FIND HERE Some posts will be a few lines.Some will linger with you longer than expected. That’s intentional. WHY IT EXISTS Most writing…
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5 REASONS I WENT TO THIS POST FORMAT
GOOD MORNING ☀️Why I Switched to This Format (5 quick reasons): Simple on purpose. CATEGORIES=MICROBOOKS,
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DAILY JOURNAL FRIDAY’S CHOWDER NOW SIMMERING Where I regurgitate a thick soup of life and wisdom from the last 24 hours. Don Martin Jan 22, 2026 (“Please note that this article contains affiliate links, and that means that I may earn a commission if you buy something. Read my full disclosure here.”) DEEP THOUGHT It’s…
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Sell Your First 100 Books in 30 Days
Sell Your First 100 Books in 30 Days – FREE TODAY! FOR OUR NEW AUTHORS! Wed, April 9, 2025 Sell Your First 100 Books in 30 Days Struggling to sell your book? This guide provides a simple, actionable plan to help you sell 100 copies in just one month. Whether you’re a first-time author or…
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Why Subscribe to my Blog Now?
I write a good bit for a publication called Medium. Now it costs anyone five dollars to read the thousands of stories by thousands of writers, except for three stories a month. So if you enjoy reading my writing, I will be putting FRIEND LINKS here with each one that will allow anyone who may…
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Are You Part of the New Side-Hustle Economy?
Income Tax Somewhere in Ohio, there is an office manager who is as sweet as she can be. Unless you cross her. Then you will find she means business. She is an older lady, dressed well, with a bright crimson shade of lipstick. There is a lot of it. Some is on her teeth, as…
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Losing Pieces of Myself Now and Then
Good morning! I woke up this morning and realized that it was October. I realize, also, that time, and, in fact, my life, is passing. Somewhat like a little gas early in the morning, only with much more drama. I’m not retired, because I own my own company, but I find myself working a good…
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5 Hacks to remain an active writer, even if your’e in the hospital
Photo by Erick Cerritos on Unsplash If you find yourself in a hospital but still wish to continue writing, there are several ways to help make it possible. Here are a few suggestions. I find myself in that position now. Remember to prioritize your health and recovery above all else. Writing can serve as a…