The Usefulness of Hippopotamus: A Humorous Chapbook for Trying Times by Vincent J. Tomeo

https://www.amazon.com/Usefulness-Hippopotamus-Humorous-Chapbook-Trying/dp/1639886907

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I am staring at a blank piece of paper, wondering what to write. Where do I begin? My mind begins to wander—pleasant thoughts of Disney’s Fantasia dance in my head. The dancing hippopotamus comes to mind, and this made me laugh. The result: I penned a poem on the hippopotamus from which a chapbook was born: The Usefulness of Hippopotamus: A Humorous Chapbook for Trying Times.

One cannot imagine a world without humor. Without humor, the world will be dark, cold, and a sad place, tragically lacking joy, cheerfulness, and laughter.

Humor is medicine. During rough times, humor will help lighten and lessen physical and mental anxiety.

In challenging times, I chose humor. During the Pandemic, I had to deal with my bladder cancer. In my struggle not to get depressed or dwell in negativity, to find solace, contentment, and peace, I chose to seek out beauty and laugh.

In search of happiness, the humor worked its charm, resulting in a treasure chest of joy. So, I wrote my chapbook, The Usefulness of Hippopotamus: A Humorous Chapbook for Trying Times and discovered humor even among the hippopotami!

You can, too.

Peace & flowers.
Love & light.

Vincent J. Tomeo, Author/Poet

About the author
BRIEF BIO

VINCENT J. TOMEO IS A POET, AND WAS NOMINATED TWICE FOR PUSHCART PRIZE, ARCHIVIST, HISTORIAN, AND COMMUNITY ACTIVIST.

VINCENT, IS PUBLISHED IN THE NEW YORK TIMES, EVENING STREET REVIEW, COMSTOCK REVIEW, MID-AMERICA POETRY REVIEW, EDGZ, SPIRES, TIGER’S EYE, By LINE, MUDFISH, THE BLIND MAN’S RAINBOW, THE NEO VICTORIAN/COCHLEA, THE LATIN STAFF REVIEW, AND GRANDMOTHER EARTH (VII THRU XI), ETC.

TO DATE, MR. TOMEO HAS 1,064 PUBLISHED POEMS/ESSAYS; THE WINNER OF 108 AWARDS; 149 PUBLIC READINGS. AUTHOR OF MY CEMETERY FRIENDS: A GARDEN OF ENCOUNTERS AT MOUNT SAINT MARY IN QUEENS, NEW YORK, AND THE USEFULNESS OF HIPPOPOTAMUS: A HUMOROUS CHAPBOOK FOR A TRYING TIMES.

Stay Faithfully Fit: Minister of Fitness by Linda M. Bolton

https://www.amazon.com/Stay-Faithfully-Fit-Minister-Fitness-ebook/dp/B0GPHFRZ29

https://stayfaithfullyfit.org/

Linda is a Minister of Fitness. Her enthusiasm radiates when she walks into a room. Her energy is contagious, authentic, genuine, and undeniable. Her dynamic messages are infused with grace, wisdom, compassion, and empathy. Her spontaneous, no-nonsense approach is complemented by an intriguing sense of humor that uplifts and inspires her listeners. The catchy phrases she uses, such as “I’m Just Saying” and “Praise Him, I Said,” ignite the moment and capture the audience’s attention as she passionately discusses the four “P’s”: Process, Preparation, Possession, and Promise.

The foundations of Stay Faithfully Fit and its teachings are rooted in her personal and professional experiences as a woman of faith and a Master Physique Champion. Her ability to integrate spiritual, mental, and physical fitness concepts is powerful, compelling, and encouraging. The book reveals a magnetic force that empowers and equips those who dare to pursue their potential, embracing total wholeness and becoming faithfully fit and focused!

Damaged: A First Responder’s Experiences Handling Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder by James Meuer

https://www.amazon.com/Damaged-Responders-Experiences-Handling-Post-Traumatic/dp/1449799558

One man’s journey as a first responder suffering from post traumatic stress disorder. He takes you through real emergency calls; some are graphic and have scarred his heart forever and so has PTSD. He was a hero in the eyes of most, and yet PTSD tried to take that away from him. He’s haunted by what he has seen and by the dreams that follow. The dreams are wicked and prevent him from sleep. Daytime does not ward off the attacks; even small things like a door slam send him into hyper-vigilance. He will lose everything before he will find his way.

About the author
James Meuer was born at Travis AFB California into a military family. He spent his early years in Texas before returning to California. He initially pursued an education to be a doctor becoming a paramedic and firefighter instead. After his sixteen-year career in California he moved to Texas and continued working as a Paramedic. He also served as a Paramedic in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He returned to continue his career in Texas. Shortly after his return, the spinal fractures he suffered years earlier took its toll and being diagnosed with PTSD, he reluctantly retired. His story titled DAMAGED-a first responder’s experiences handling post traumatic stress disorder, is now available. James can be contacted at damagedthebook@outlook.com

“My faith simply wraps itself around everything I write and I consider it my mission to encourage First Responders’ with PTSD.”