Category Archives: Writing

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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The Meet Up

Posted on October 3, 2024 by hdh

The writing prompt for this piece was – Deadlines The Meet Up It was six o’clock at night. We were supposed to meet here at 5:30. Where was she? I knew I was told never to phone her, but what … Continue reading →

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The Birthday Present

Posted on September 28, 2024 by hdh

The writing prompt for this story was – One of your birthday gifts is a magic sweater. The Birthday Present It was my twenty-first birthday, and I finally got to vote. What do you mean, they’ve changed the voting age … Continue reading →

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What’s New?

Posted on September 20, 2024 by hdh

What’s new? So what’s new? New is learning better eating habits. New is that book I started that I must finish New is learning a new language New is to do something new   I asked what’s new. Not what … Continue reading →

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The Note

Posted on September 14, 2024 by hdh

The writing prompt was: “You’re cleaning out your closet when you see a peculiar note etched into the back of the wall. The Note Did I ever tell you that I hate spring cleaning? I hate going through all the … Continue reading →

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Rules: Something to think about

Posted on September 13, 2024 by hdh

Rules: Something to think about       Do not text while driving.  “It’s only for a minute of inattention.” Speed Limit 30 Miles per Hour  “That’s just recommended, right?” Stop Sign  “You mean completely?” Handicapped parking only   “You’re supposed … Continue reading →

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