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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!“O” My!
“O” my! One has to be observant as a writer. You need to be aware of what is happening around you both visually and auditorially, for that is where you get your ideas from to create. Thinking about it, you … Continue reading →
Jill
Jill Will looked at his youngest daughter, Jill, and just shook his head. “Why are you so lazy?” he asked. “You should be like your older sisters Wendy and Tess. They at least do work and help … Continue reading →
The Dreamcatcher
The Dreamcatcher According to some Native American traditions, dreamcatchers were hung above cradles as a way to protect the infants that were in them. Its purpose was for the dreamcatchers to absorb those evil spirits that might want … Continue reading →
Pick a Door
Pick a Door It was the grand opening of a new museum in New York City, The Metropolitan Museum of Self Awareness. It was the first of its kind. I read the brochure describing the museum, but it didn’t make … Continue reading →
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The Unexpected
The Unexpected Standing outside the doorway, there was not a sound to be heard. We had some trepidation as to what was to come as we all gathered in the hallway outside of her apartment. This would be the first … Continue reading →
Follow the Cook
Follow the Cook The trouble with some recipes is that they are too hard to follow without visuals. Whenever I am baking something brand new, I want to follow the recipe to the letter, just to make sure that I … Continue reading →
Park and other things (revised)
The Park and Other Things Original writing 1/11/2016 revised 9/2/2021 The apartment house that I grew up in in the Bronx was situated next to a small local park. The park was simple, with some trees and benches in the … Continue reading →
Timing is Everything
Timing is Everything I’m considered somewhat of a mild-mannered person. I rarely if ever yell. In fact, that has caused some difficulty with people that are angry at me. They start yelling their opinions and vent all of the hostility … Continue reading →
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The Game’s Afoot
The Game’s Afoot Being a security guard at the San Diego Zoo has its perks, especially when you’re on the night shift. Basically, your job is to sit in a room watching a series of monitors and make sure nothing … Continue reading →
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A Lesson Passed On
A Lesson Passed On Old Hark lay in his bed, thinking about who he was. He had been a hard worker, had married the woman of his dreams, and raised a family, a boy and a girl. The children would … Continue reading →
