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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 List
The writing prompt for this week is – Lists of things you don’t want either to give or get. I brought in an old friend of mine for that. The List I ran into my friend Ronald the other day. … Continue reading →
The Inheritance
The writing prompt for this piece was a set of words to choose from to start our writing. I chose all of the words to include in this piece. The words were: And, Maybe, Time, Wait, Before, Now, and Thanksgiving. … Continue reading →
My Thanksgiving Wish 2024
Thanksgiving Message 2024 I’m sorry I’m late with my Thanksgiving wishes this year. There are too many issues that fill up my thoughts. The continuation of wars and conflicts, the steps toward a solution to climate change, and political decisions … Continue reading →
It Happened on the Overnight Express
The prompt for this piece was “A ride on a train.” It Happened on the Overnight Express It was to be a long train ride. Jeremy had never been on a long train ride before. The longest ride he’d been … Continue reading →
These times they are a-changin’
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 →
A Blank Page
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 →
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A Peaceful Place
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 Last Stand
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 →
Trick or Treat
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 →
The Night is Upon Us
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 →
