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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!The answer is NO!
This week’s writing was based on a picture prompt. Here’s the picture – Here’s the song: The Answer is NO! ©2023 Can I feed you some peas? The answer is NO! Can I give you some cheese? The answer’s still … Continue reading →
An Experiment Gone Awry
An Experiment Gone Awry How did I get here? That’s a good question. Usually, when I went up on the roof (better known as tar beach), it was with family members to escape the oppressive summer heat in our … Continue reading →
When I was your age…
When I was your age… The gray-haired woman sat on a bench at a local park in the Bronx. She watched as the boys and girls played in the park. The year was 1956. A young boy, about six years … Continue reading →
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The Power of Choice
The Power of Choice She walked into the tent with a knowing glance. There he was beneath the blanket, waiting. But who was he waiting for? He looked surprised to see her there, and he was scared. Try as he … Continue reading →
Tell Me a Story
Tell Me a Story The door opens, and I am looking into the eye of the mystic that I was directed to. Why, you may ask? Well, it all started when I woke up this morning. I had been dreaming … Continue reading →
The Gift That Keeps On Giving
The Gift That Keeps On Giving In 1981, an event occurred that changed the direction of my life, both in teaching and in retirement. I was asked by the previous school I had taught in if I was interested in … Continue reading →
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Just where are we going?
Just where are we going? It’s bad enough that I have to sit in the back seat of the car, but why can’t he tell me where we are going? It was a quiet afternoon at home when I got … Continue reading →
Let Your Imagination Run Wild
Let Your Imagination Run Wild One could say that I have a vivid imagination. It’s like my mind is focused on a perpetual movie screen in which the story continually changes. This is both a blessing and a curse. As … Continue reading →
Do you believe in magic?
Do you believe in magic? Helena held the orb in her hand. It was just a piece of crystal that she found on her walk in the woods. Not something that one expects to find. It was perfectly round and … Continue reading →
All Eggs May Stand Up Now!
All Eggs May Stand Up Now! Did you ever try to stand an egg on its end? Well, I have. It seems that there is a myth that the Winter Solstice is one of the only days that you can … Continue reading →
