Category Archives: A to Z Blog Challenge 2018

G – Inch by Inch, Row by Row, Gonna’ make this garden grow

Posted on April 7, 2018 by hdh

Inch by Inch, Row by Row, Gonna’ Make This Garden Grow* It was a bright sunny day. The temperature was on the chilly side for this early in April, but it was still warm enough for Herman to be out … Continue reading →

Posted in A to Z Blog Challenge 2018, Writing | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

F – What was that forecast again?

Posted on April 6, 2018 by hdh

It’s going to snow…or rain…or probably be sunny? The Forecaster said what? I was at a meteorological convention the other day when I ran into my two favorite forecasters Otto and Herman. Otto is the local newscaster for WOMG-TV and … Continue reading →

Posted in A to Z Blog Challenge 2018, Writing | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

E – Educate or Regurgitate

Posted on April 5, 2018 by hdh

Educate or Regurgitate I’ve been an educator for the past 45 years. I’ve experienced everything from the Open Classroom concept of the 70s, to the Cognitive Level Matching concepts of the 80s, to the Writing project in the 90s, to … Continue reading →

Posted in A to Z Blog Challenge 2018, Education, Writing | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

D – What’s Up Doc?

Posted on April 4, 2018 by hdh

Otto: I’ve always said that if the bone is not sticking out of your body all doctors are just guessing at what’s wrong with you. Herman: What makes you say that? Otto: Every time I go to the doctor with … Continue reading →

Posted in A to Z Blog Challenge 2018, Writing | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

C – Oh It’s Crying Time Again…

Posted on April 3, 2018 by hdh

Oh, It’s Crying Time Again… I had to leave my classroom for a short meeting. A substitute was hired to cover my class for the few hours I was away. Unfortunately, this was the same day that our class pet, … Continue reading →

Posted in A to Z Blog Challenge 2018, Personal Stories, Writing | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

B – Bug-eyed

Posted on April 2, 2018 by hdh

Bug-eyed! “I can’t believe there are so many bugs in this world. They’re disgusting!” Otto screamed out to no one in particular. “If I had my way, I would crush them all. They serve no purpose other than to spread … Continue reading →

Posted in A to Z Blog Challenge 2018, Writing | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

A – Adulthood

Posted on April 1, 2018 by hdh

Adulthood I can’t decide whether I was dreaming or not. There I was sitting in a park minding my own business when two people came up to me and started debating the benefits and pitfalls of being an adult. I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in A to Z Blog Challenge 2018, Writing | Tagged , , | 7 Comments

A to Z Theme Reveal 2018 “Attitudes and Gratitudes”

Posted on March 19, 2018 by hdh

Theme Reveal: Attitudes and Gratitudes Are you a raving ranter or an optimistic orator? Do find yourself complaining about anything and everything or always in good spirits and see the positive aspects of everything?  Meet Otto and Herman. Now granted … Continue reading →

Posted in A to Z Blog Challenge 2018 | Tagged , , | 9 Comments