Category Archives: Writing

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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Writing Music

Posted on September 5, 2024 by hdh

Writing Songs I’ve always been impressed by how some singer-storytellers, like Bill Harley, Christine Lavin, and others, write stories, add music, and perform them. In 2006, I decided to enter the field. Since then, I’ve written 11 songs and registered … Continue reading →

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Another Day at the …

Posted on August 21, 2024 by hdh

  The writing prompt was a picture prompt. These are the pictures I chose:     Another Day at the … It is a typical day for the Hillgo family. After breakfast, everyone goes and does their own thing.  Clara, … Continue reading →

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Lids

Posted on August 20, 2024 by hdh

–The writing prompt was to write a poem about Tupperware®.– In 1946, Chemist Earl Silas Tupper founded Tupperware®. The iconic “Wonderlier” plastic bowl with an airtight seal brought people together. With the help of Brownie Wise, who created the Tupperware … Continue reading →

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The Vision

Posted on August 16, 2024 by hdh

The Story Spark for this piece was – Journeys. I took the prompt – Someone goes on a Vision Quest. The Vision He had a vision—more like a dream—in which he saw himself in a magical place. One where beautiful … Continue reading →

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The Voice

Posted on August 11, 2024 by hdh

The writing prompt was – The main character is in a frustrating situation. “I don’t know what to do,” was heard. No one in the group acknowledged saying it, but everyone had heard it.  The voice was quite forlorn. You … Continue reading →

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Another Lesson Learned?

Posted on August 7, 2024 by hdh

Today’s writer’s playshop prompt was Merrymaking. We were given 20 words to choose from to prompt us. We could use as many as we wanted. I used all of them. All the words used are in italics. ——————– Another Lesson … Continue reading →

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Hope and Dreams

Posted on July 26, 2024 by hdh

Hope and Dreams   The air up there is much to be desired It’s clear with shades of blue The crispness of the clouds creates images Floating creatures with soft, comfy fur Large oceans of pure mindlessness A face, a … Continue reading →

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The Aquarium

Posted on July 18, 2024 by hdh

**The writing prompt was a visit to an aquarium** The Aquarium It was my first time at an aquarium, but this one was much different than I ever had imagined.  First of all, it appeared that we were in the … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of the Box

Posted on July 13, 2024 by hdh

The Mystery of the Box What is it to dream if you can’t use that dream to benefit from it? That was the question that Lyla asked herself each day upon awakening. But her dreams were worthless.  She recalled none … Continue reading →

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