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I have 816 stories published in
one collection on the site.
My stories have been read 1011976 times
and 198 of my stories have been cherry picked.
26 of my 546 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 26 votes
Joseph Xavier Martin
My stories
Maximum Utilization
Maximum Utilization It is a simple economic maxim that means an owner tries to “get the most use” out of a place he/she owns or operates. It seems...
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- 447 reads
Let them play golf
“Let them play Golf” Millions of Americans gathered, in multiple locations across America, beneath a clear October sky, on Saturday, October 11, 2025...
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Bend a knee to no one
On bended knee to no one It was the 1880’s in Buffalo. Shipping and commerce of all types made the city a trade center for the world. Grain, iron ore...
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Letter From Estero
A letter from Estero It is the 29 th of September here in Estero Florida. The last two weeks, the mornings have been glorious. We sit outside the...
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Ancestors were immigrants
Immigrants like our own ancestors More than 150 years ago, many of my ancestors emigrated to America, seeking a better life for themselves and their...
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De nada, Insert. It is we,
Posted on Wed, 15 Dec 2021
De nada, Insert. It is we, who post here, who Thank you and all of your volunteers for providing a place for writers to gather and display their works. My warmest wishes to all of you for a happy and healthy Holiday Season and Bonne Chance in the...
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Touching, Paul. Many of us
Posted on Tue, 14 Sep 2021
Touching, Paul. Many of us can relate to the tragic emptyness when a loved one is lost. And hope always is a good ending. I much enjoyed the piece.
JXM
Read full commentPosted in With or Without You
Marandina,
Posted on Mon, 30 Aug 2021
Marandina,
I much enjoyed reading this story. It has the ring of the far east drifting through your narrative.Pearl Buck would be right at home with your story. James Clavell would appreciate the ambiance. Well done....
Read full commentPosted in Chinese Whispers (edited and updated, 2021)
Two votes already cast for
Posted on Fri, 30 Oct 2020
Two votes already cast for Biden/Harris in Florida, from this family.
JXM
Read full commentPosted in Corona Log entry 10/30/20
Ineresting observation, Drew.
Posted on Wed, 01 Apr 2020
Ineresting observation, Drew. It is a criticism I have made of film directors and writers. They "know" the who, what and where. The aduiences is sometimes saying "Huh? what or who is this?" To answer. The we is my wife Mary and I. We were on a...
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Yes, insert, there is. First
Posted on Sat, 09 Sep 2017
Yes, insert, there is. First responders canvassed all neighborhoods looking for anyone needing assiatance. Buses were available to ferry anyone needing a ride to shelters. Even the homeless got escorted to shelters, sometimes unwillingly. As...
Read full commentPosted in Hurricane Irma Comes Calling
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