Author Archives: hdh

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!

2022 A to Z Blog Challenge – Reflection

Posted on May 2, 2022 by hdh

2022 A to Z Blog Challenge Reflection My seventh year has come and gone. This year’s writing was truly a challenge. Instead of writing in my usual style of narrative, I chose to write each of my pieces in the … Continue reading →

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Frank’s Fiasco – An alliterative attempt

Posted on May 1, 2022 by hdh

Challenge – Alliteration I was challenged by an A to Zer to post on her website a story using only alliterative words which is what she was doing for every letter of the alphabet. Here’s what I submitted:  ———————- Frank’s … Continue reading →

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The Message

Posted on May 1, 2022 by hdh

The Message The fog was heavy as I walked through on the path leading to my destination. Where was that destination, you might ask? That is hard to explain since I don’t really know myself. I received this message that … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Kingdoms (complete)

Posted on April 30, 2022 by hdh

A Tale of Two Kingdoms Complete K: King’s Choices April 13, a long time ago Dear Father, I don’t get it. I’ve been doing a lot of reading and research on princesses and marriages and such. Why is it always … Continue reading →

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Z: Zero

Posted on April 30, 2022 by hdh

Z: Zero  April 30, 2022 Dear Commission in Charge of Math Rules and Standards, I feel it is time to look at our number system and make some revisions. There is a number that has been around since the Summerian … Continue reading →

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Y: Yardwork

Posted on April 29, 2022 by hdh

Y: Yardwork April 29, 2022 Dear CEO of the Toro Lawn Machines Company It is amazing how much time and effort is spent on keeping our un-native lawns in pristine condition. Thanks to you and other companies like yours, there … Continue reading →

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X: eXes

Posted on April 28, 2022 by hdh

This is the continuation and conclusion of Tale of Two Kingdoms the writing from K: King’s Choices, Q: Queen’s Quandry, S: Seeking Out, U: United.  You may want to read them first if you haven’t already. X: eXes April, a … Continue reading →

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W: William – Friend for Life

Posted on April 27, 2022 by hdh

W: William – Friend for Life April 27, 2022 Hi, William (Bill). When we met in 1974, I was in my last year as a sixth-grade teacher at Miller Avenue Elementary school. The following year the sixth grade was to … Continue reading →

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V: A Visit from Venus

Posted on April 26, 2022 by hdh

V: A Visit from Venus April 26,  2022 Dear NASA and other Worldwide Governmental Space Agencies,   There are many theories about people from outer space. Are they real or are they only fictional, figments of some creative imaginations? I … Continue reading →

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A Fish out of Water

Posted on April 25, 2022 by hdh

A Fish Out of Water It was July of 2013 and I had just discovered a message that had been sent to me on Facebook, in November of 2012, from Cathy Gérard-Fisse, someone who I was not familiar with. The … Continue reading →

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