Category Archives: Personal Stories

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

Uh Oh!

Posted on October 13, 2018 by hdh

Uh Oh! I was in fourth grade. At the time there was no such thing as ADHD or another malady that might or might not have impacted your attention span…SQUIRREL!… Sorry, now where was I, oh yes, fourth grade. I … Continue reading →

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What’s that tune?

Posted on September 8, 2018 by hdh

What’s that tune? When I was very young, music was not a very important part of my life. That ended when I reached the age of 7 and someone gave me a harmonica as a present. Harmonicas were cool, all … Continue reading →

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Remote Control

Posted on August 2, 2018 by hdh

Remote Control Why is it that everything that we own that has any piece of electronics in it comes with a remote control. Your TV, your VCR, Blu-ray disk, your sound system, your cable box, all have their own remotes. … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on a rainy day.

Posted on July 17, 2018 by hdh

My goal now is to write every day. I’m doing this on my iPad notebook, but actually writing by hand and not typing. Periodically in my rambling, I will write something down that I do want to convert to type … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Thpring

Posted on May 12, 2018 by hdh

Thoughts on Thpring Thpring is one of my least favorite times of the year. Winter leaves me with its warmth. That may sound odd but think of it as being bundled up in lined clothing, or under a stack of … Continue reading →

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X – Never do what is eXpected.

Posted on April 27, 2018 by hdh

Never do what is eXpected I tend to be somewhat of a rogue. When asked to do something the traditional way, I will usually find a different and unique way of doing it. I don’t think I do it to … Continue reading →

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V – A Question of Values

Posted on April 25, 2018 by hdh

A Question of Values While sitting here, contemplating the world we live in, what it all means, and how it connects to my actions,  I’m reminded of a story from my childhood. ————————————— Two friends, Otto and Herman, happened to … Continue reading →

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I – Idiosyncrasies: Will you stop doing that!

Posted on April 10, 2018 by hdh

Will you stop doing that! Otto and Lina were having a conversation over dinner one night. Otto started with, “You know about that light thing, you know, you do all the time. You know, the one with which way, you … Continue reading →

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C – Oh It’s Crying Time Again…

Posted on April 3, 2018 by hdh

Oh, It’s Crying Time Again… I had to leave my classroom for a short meeting. A substitute was hired to cover my class for the few hours I was away. Unfortunately, this was the same day that our class pet, … Continue reading →

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A Body of Knowledge

Posted on February 21, 2018 by hdh

A Body of Knowledge Body’s Report Why don’t you ever listen to me? I try to tell you, “Don’t do that!”, “You’re too old to attempt it.”, “This is going to hurt.”, “Did you even ask anyone for advice?” But … Continue reading →

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