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!

Y – whY?

Posted on April 29, 2024 by hdh

Y – WhY?   Why is it that truth explains all  And what we need to hear? If truth is in the eye of the beholder What if the teller’s belief is wrong?   Why is it that young children … Continue reading →

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X – eXcess

Posted on April 27, 2024 by hdh

X – eXcess  Xavier Voleurhomme was a very rich man. No one knew exactly how he gained all of his riches, and many suspected it was not by legal means. They weren’t even sure if Voleurhomme was his real name.  … Continue reading →

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W – “A” Word

Posted on April 26, 2024 by hdh

The writing assignment for this piece was to pick four words from a 21-word list of words that began with the letter A. With the chosen 4, I was to write a story. I chose all 21 of the words. … Continue reading →

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V – Veracity – My thoughts

Posted on April 25, 2024 by hdh

V – Veracity – My thoughts I’m a storyteller and a writer. I know that I should be truthful in all my sharings regarding details of events in my life and “non-fiction” stories that I create. The word ‘create’ means … Continue reading →

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U – What is wit youse guys?

Posted on April 24, 2024 by hdh

U – What is wit youse guys? Ursula woke up and stared at Ulysses, lying there making that fake snoring sound, pretending to be asleep. Poking him, she said, “You are not fooling anyone. Get out of bed and make … Continue reading →

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T – Truth and Consequences or A Dreamer’s Hope

Posted on April 23, 2024 by hdh

T – Truth and Consequences or A Dreamer’s Hope Dreams are a reality of life, for we all dream. What we dream and who we dream about vary between individuals.  Being a storyteller and a writer, my imagination helps me … Continue reading →

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S – Signs of Our Times

Posted on April 22, 2024 by hdh

S – Signs of Our Times Sometimes the consequences of what’s true, can create problems that need further action. Trying to avoid the consequences, by making them the truth can also lead to other consequences. For example:  Truthville was aptly … Continue reading →

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R – Rescue and Return

Posted on April 20, 2024 by hdh

R – Rescue and Return   This continues the story Back to Selat, followed by D – Darkness, F – Fox, L – Lies, and O – Origins. If you haven’t already, you may want to read them first. This … Continue reading →

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Q – Quiet

Posted on April 19, 2024 by hdh

Q – Quiet Quincy sat on the hard chair. There was a single light over his head, a table in front of him, with his interrogator glaring at him from the other side. “Where were you, exactly, this morning when … Continue reading →

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P – Predestined or not?

Posted on April 18, 2024 by hdh

P – Predestined or not? Karma—What you sow is what you reap. It dictates that you are in control of your actions. Do good, and you get good in return. Be bad or evil, and bad things will happen to … Continue reading →

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