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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!Opposites
Opposites Being a two year old is hard. It’s not that I have no experience. I mean I’ve been around for over 730 days. That’s a lot of days. I know so much more than I did when I started. … Continue reading →
Blackout
Blackout It should have been a normal evening. I finished eating supper, cleaned up the dishes, made myself a hot cup of tea, and sat down in my favorite chair waiting to watch that mystery show that everyone was talking … Continue reading →
On a scale of 1 to 10
On a scale of 1 to 10 Heredity can be burdensome sometimes. When your parents and grandparents and ancestors even further back leave a history of certain ailments, you must constantly check to see if you have any of those … Continue reading →
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A View from the Inside
A View from the Inside The storm comes unexpectedly. Living in a quiet community where nothing ever happens, leaves you unprepared when the storm hits. Especially when it is as violent as this one is. I am just sitting inside … Continue reading →
Only on this day…
Only on This Day Only on this day are we allowed to ask “Why?”: Why did we ever allow this to happen? Only on this day are we allowed to ask “What?”: What was the purpose that was served by … Continue reading →
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Grime doesn’t pay
Grime doesn’t pay It was the toothbrush that gave him away. George had planned the perfect coverup. All he had to do was dispose of the item. It had taken time to get all that he needed together to do … Continue reading →
To Be or Not to Be…That is the answer!
To Be or Not to Be…That is the Answer! Deep in the heart of darkness, there is a small part of me that wants freedom. In the dark where there are no pictures, no sounds, no smells, nothing. I … Continue reading →
Time
Time “Time, that’s all I need!” I screamed out at no one in particular. “Time for what?” my inner self said. “You’ve got all the time in the world.” “Great that’s just what I need. Now I’m wasting time talking … Continue reading →
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I’ll Park Here, Not!
I’ll Park Here, Not! “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself,” said Franklin D. Roosevelt during his 1933 inaugural address. It is obvious to me that he never went on a rollercoaster. I have never been … Continue reading →
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What’s new?
What’s new? “So What’s new?” Sally asked. Not really caring what was new, it was just a formality. “Well, to tell you the truth, not much.” Mark started to reply. Sally began, “So let me tell you what’s new with…” … Continue reading →
