Category Archives: Writing

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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War and Peace

Posted on May 27, 2024 by hdh

War and Peace The sky was clear to the east. All you could see were fluffy white clouds in a clear field of blue. To the west, the sky was different. Ominous thunder clouds, bright flashes of treacherous lightning amid … Continue reading →

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The Remains of a Landmark

Posted on May 23, 2024 by hdh

The remains of a Landmark – MSG When I was 10 years old, my sister’s boyfriend, Hank, (later to become my brother-in-law) introduced me to the world of ice hockey. I started to watch a number of games on TV … Continue reading →

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Making Waves

Posted on May 13, 2024 by hdh

Making Waves A definition of the word “wave” according to the American Heritage Dictionary is:    “To make a signal with an up-and-down or back-and-forth movement of the hand or an object held in the hand.”   When I was … Continue reading →

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The Runaway

Posted on May 13, 2024 by hdh

The Runaway a picture prompted story Cheryl drafted the text to Harold. She was worried about her son, Mathew. Was it her fault he ran away? The letter would include directions for where to look. Drawings would be needed to … Continue reading →

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The Box at the Door

Posted on May 11, 2024 by hdh

The Box at the Door It was just a cardboard box. I thought it was empty. It certainly was light. There was no movement discernable when shaken. No labels on it identified who put it there nor who it was … Continue reading →

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The Pink Cat

Posted on May 8, 2024 by hdh

The Pink Cat I started getting phone calls about the cat before the ink even dried on the letter I had composed.  “So I hear you found a pink cat,” the caller asked. “How did you find out?” was my … Continue reading →

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Pursuit

Posted on May 6, 2024 by hdh

Pursuit I made it to the door. My hands shook as I fumbled for my keys. Finding the correct one, I slipped it into the keyhole and slowly turned it so as not to make any sound inside. Pushing the … Continue reading →

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A to Z Challenge 2024 Reflection

Posted on May 5, 2024 by hdh

A to Z Challenge 2024 Reflections Truth or Consequences   This was my ninth year doing the A to Z Challenge. I combined many of the things I had done in previous years. The theme I chose was “Truth or … Continue reading →

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Z – Zeal (of truth and consequences)

Posted on April 30, 2024 by hdh

Z – Zeal (of truth and consequences) Zane was a unique individual. He would do anything you asked of him and do it well. He was punctual if you asked him to get something or be on time for a … Continue reading →

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