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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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And then there were none

Posted on July 3, 2024 by hdh

And Then There Were None When he was young, he heard lots of stories about generations past. He was amazed at how extensive their living quarters were in their infancy. There was no lack of food; you could always find … Continue reading →

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Advice – What to choose?

Posted on June 27, 2024 by hdh

Advice – What to choose? The choice to be made was nigh on impossible to make. Should she or shouldn’t she?  Clara was sitting at home when the phone rang. The person on the other end sounded very familiar, but … Continue reading →

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Perfect in Every Way

Posted on June 21, 2024 by hdh

  The following writing piece is fictional. Any resemblance of a character within this writing to a real person is purely coincidental.  ** I approve of this message. HH Perfect in every way There’s a song sung by Mac Davis. … Continue reading →

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I Remember It Well

Posted on June 12, 2024 by hdh

I Remember It Well On the street where I live there was John. John was compulsive. Everything that he did had to be in a certain way. Don’t ask him to define that way or admit he had a certain … Continue reading →

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A Puzzling Image

Posted on June 8, 2024 by hdh

A Puzzling Image She stood alone at the beachfront. The ocean waves rolled ashore and then receded. Staring out at the water was mesmerizing. Why did he tell her to meet him here?  That last splash broke her trance. Looking … Continue reading →

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Doug’s Dilemma

Posted on June 3, 2024 by hdh

Doug’s Dilemma Doug dimly dreamed of a delicious delicacy derived from Danish dairy desserts. At dawn, debt-diminished dollars denied Doug’s delight. In despair, Doug deduced that diabolic deeds be drafted. Doug deliberated, deciding to dodge drink and develop dangerous designs. … Continue reading →

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