The Final Nail: a Short Story by Dominick Domingo

The Final Nail is a short story from host Dominick Domingo's latest collection, "Every Last Dragonfly." It's a compilation of short stories and essays that is largely a portrait of the sometimes thin veil between the material world and the metaphysical—the rare glimpses that can haunt or inspire—sustaining us in our daily toil. During our most recent episode, Dominick and co-host Virginia Grenier explored the chasm between appearances and reality—the very human need to fill in gaps in the unknown with conjecture, innuendo, gossip or even demonization of the 'other.' During that rich conversation, it dawned on Dominick that he'd been addressing that very phenomenon in his recent writings, most notably in The Final Nail. In that spirit, we're following up with an author reading of the piece. Hopefully you, as a listener, can connect it back to the more academic conversation that preceded it. More importantly, hopefully it will inspire, enlighten, or simply evoke contemplation! Here's the book jacket description of "Every Last Dragonfly":   Every Last Dragonfly is a collection of short fiction and poetry about Innocence: the loss of it, the preservation of it and the return to it. Together, the pieces take on a distinctly nostalgic and often melancholy tone, exploring the invisible threads that weave past, present and future together in a mysterious tapestry. The body of work celebrates longevity and interconnectivity, as well as the requisite transformation, adaptation and renewal required for that sustainability. Enjoy revisiting familiar locales and characters from former collections; my wish for you, the reader, is that you open yourself up to the sights and sounds and perfumes of nostalgia, and return transformed! We would love to hear from you! Send US a text message. Support the showIf this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so more curious listeners can find us.To learn more and order Dominick's book Language of the Soul visit www.dominickdomingo.com/theseekerNow more than ever, it’s tempting to throw our hands in the air and surrender to futility in the face of global strife. Storytellers know we must renew hope daily. We are being called upon to embrace our interconnectivity, transform paradigms, and trust the ripple effect will play its part. In the words of Lion King producer Don Hahn (Episode 8), “Telling stories is one of the most important professions out there right now.” We here at Language of the Soul Podcast could not agree more.This podcast is a labor of love. You can help us spread the word about the power of story to transform. Your donation, however big or small, will help us build our platform and thereby get the word out. Together, we can change the world…one heart at a time!Disclaimer:The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of the hosts and guests and do not reflect the official policy or position of any counseling practice, employer, educational institution, or professional affiliation. The podcast is intended for discussion and general educational purpo...