About hdh
I have been telling stories for over 40 years and writing forever. I am a retired teacher and storyteller. I hope to expand upon my repertoire and use this blog as a place to do writing. The main purpose is to give me and others that choose to comment, a space in which to play with issues that deal with storytelling, storytelling ideas, storytelling in education, reactions to events, and just plain fun stories. I explore some of my own writing throughout, from character analysis, to fictional, to poetry, and personal stories. I go wherever my muse sends me. Enjoy!
This week’s writing Spark was a picture prompt. I chose the first picture in this writing as my inspiration These Times They Are a-Changin’ I grew up in the Bronx in the 1950s and 1960s. I have fond memories of … Continue reading →
Today’s writing spark was A Paper Chase. We had a list of different papers from which we might find our stories: a Baby Book, Diary, Gift Wrap, Letter, Sheet Music, File Folders, Sewing Patterns, Report Card, Scrapbook, Maps, Postcard, or … Continue reading →
The writing prompt for this were the words “A peaceful place.” We had 5 minutes to write something. A Peaceful Place It’s the noise and the sounds It’s the music and the rounds It’s my mind with endless thoughts It’s … Continue reading →
The writing prompt I took was a quote by Anne Lamott, “The very first thing I tell my new students on the first day of a workshop is that good writing is about telling the truth.” The Last Stand “You … Continue reading →
Today’s writing prompt was – overabundance or too much. Trick or Treat It was early October. Meg and her husband, Wally, better known as Doctor Wally to his dental patients, sat around the breakfast table, having a discussion. “You know,” … Continue reading →
This week’s writing prompt was, “Tell us what you feel like just before you fall asleep and then right after you wake up.” The Night is Upon Us It’s time for bed. Time for my nightly ritual. The first step … Continue reading →
The writing spark for this piece was Sensory Highlights. Here’s is my take on that. Sensory Awareness We all have five senses At least that’s what they say They tell you in school You use all every day Sight for … Continue reading →
There were a few minutes left in our writing group today, so we were given the prompt “Same old, same old” and had five minutes to write. Same old, same old Never get rid of it? Now that’s just … Continue reading →
The writing spark was Everyday Joys. The prompt I chose was – Write about a character who does not appreciate the good things in their life. What happens? We had 25 minutes. Thoughts Nothing ever goes right! No matter how … Continue reading →
The writing prompt for this piece was – use a familiar quote or catchphrase. The phrase I used was from a familiar book written by Lewis Carroll. The catchphrase is from the Disney version of that book. Watch the Time … Continue reading →
