Category Archives: Writing

These times they are a-changin’

Posted on November 13, 2024 by hdh

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 →

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A Blank Page

Posted on November 9, 2024 by hdh

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

Posted on November 8, 2024 by hdh

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 →

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The Last Stand

Posted on November 8, 2024 by hdh

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 →

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Trick or Treat

Posted on October 31, 2024 by hdh

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 →

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The Night is Upon Us

Posted on October 27, 2024 by hdh

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 →

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Sensory Awareness

Posted on October 18, 2024 by hdh

The writing spark for this piece was Sensory Highlights. Here’s is my take on that. Sensory Awareness We all have five senses At least that’s what they say They tell you in school You use all every day Sight for … Continue reading →

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Same old, Same old

Posted on October 12, 2024 by hdh

There were a few minutes left in our writing group today, so we were given the prompt “Same old, same old” and had five minutes to write. Same old, same old   Never get rid of it?  Now that’s just … Continue reading →

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Thoughts

Posted on October 12, 2024 by hdh

The writing spark was Everyday Joys. The prompt  I chose was – Write about a character who does not appreciate the good things in their life. What happens? We had 25 minutes.  Thoughts Nothing ever goes right! No matter how … Continue reading →

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Watch the Time

Posted on October 9, 2024 by hdh

The writing prompt for this piece was – use a familiar quote or catchphrase. The phrase I used was from a familiar book written by Lewis Carroll. The catchphrase is from the Disney version of that book. Watch the Time … Continue reading →

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