Category Archives: Personal Stories

These stories are true stories written about actual events that have occurred relating to me.

Voice

Posted on February 27, 2020 by hdh

Voice A writer’s voice is shared through pen and paper, or by fingers to screen. Voice can take many forms. It can relay a variety of emotions such as the sadness of losing a friend, the euphoria of success in … Continue reading →

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To Read or Not to Read

Posted on February 20, 2020 by hdh

  To Read or Not to Read I was never much of a reader growing up. Though I may have been encouraged to read, much was done to dissuade me and not motivate me. I don’t remember my parents reading to … Continue reading →

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An Inner Dialogue

Posted on February 13, 2020 by hdh

I was asked to write an imaginary conversation with someone about an issue that is troubling me. These two personas have appeared in a lot of my writing. Keep in mind, their conversations have saved me a lot of money … Continue reading →

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A Leap of Faith

Posted on February 8, 2020 by hdh

A Leap of Faith It was back in the ‘80s. I had been teaching for 7 years and was asked by the Middle School that I had worked in to act in their musical play, “Hans Christian Andersen”. They wanted … Continue reading →

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I’ve Got a Feeling

Posted on February 6, 2020 by hdh

I’ve Got a Feeling Feelings throughout the day always waffle between feeling good and productive to feeling lost and reflective. When I can write and be creative, there are definite feelings of joy and success.  When I get reflective, it’s … Continue reading →

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Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit

Posted on January 9, 2020 by hdh

Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit “Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit;” it’s the first thing you are supposed to say on the first day of every month, in order to ensure that you will have good luck for the rest of the month. At least … Continue reading →

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the Power

Posted on November 21, 2019 by hdh

The Power Being the smallest in my class had its problems. Everyone was bigger than I was. And Sam was the biggest. He never left me alone. It was the third time this week that he asked me to provide … Continue reading →

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Room to write

Posted on November 1, 2019 by hdh

Room To Write It’s writing time and I must find a place where I can sit down and be alone with my thoughts. Since I’m at home, a place should be easy to find. There’s the loft, my designated workspace; … Continue reading →

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Whiplash! – “U” better believe I’m going to need whiplash surgery after this.

Posted on November 1, 2019 by hdh

Whiplash: An injury to the neck caused by an abrupt jerking motion of the head, either backward or forward; And in the case of writing or speaking, can be caused by a rapid change of topic without prior notice. Whiplash! … Continue reading →

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Some people are like that…

Posted on October 17, 2019 by hdh

Some people are like that… You have a concert to perform for kids. And parents are invited to stay. This is a talkative bunch. You get control and then you begin your story. Now the parents in the back believe … Continue reading →

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