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Faded Memories

Posted on August 13, 2020 by hdh

 Faded Memories I wasn’t looking for it, but there it was. Deep in the corner of my mother’s closet. We were clearing out her house after she passed away; gathering all the old clothes from her closet. There were mostly … Continue reading →

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Another Perspective

Posted on August 10, 2020 by hdh

Another Perspective He was sitting on the front porch. He knew that he had done something wrong. His first wife would never have permitted it. But this wife was different. She was less of a shared partnership person and more … Continue reading →

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Just Follow the Directions

Posted on August 9, 2020 by hdh

Just follow the directions It was simple. That’s what I thought. I have learned that nothing is simple, especially if you are giving instructions to another person. I remember an activity that I tried once with my 5th-grade students.  Here’s … Continue reading →

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The Incident

Posted on August 7, 2020 by hdh

The Incident     BANG! CRASH! POOF!     It was mid-afternoon, as I stood there in the middle of the living room realizing that something had happened outside. Our power had been disrupted and we no longer had lights.      Silence … Continue reading →

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Update!

Posted on August 7, 2020 by hdh

Update!   Dateline: Tuesday, August 4 – Impending doom? The latest reports out of our weather tracking is that you should be prepared to be inundated with lots of rain and potential wind damage as Tropical storm Is..As..Isiah..Ez asses.  The … Continue reading →

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Sitcoms – a 1950s perspective

Posted on July 30, 2020 by hdh

Sitcoms – a 1950s perspective When I think back on the sitcoms from the 50s, I think to myself, “What’s a sitcom?” After all, I was born in 1950 and since the 50s comprise only 10 years of my life, … Continue reading →

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Jack

Posted on July 23, 2020 by hdh

Jack Jack knew his mother was wrong. And now she had to agree. After climbing up the beanstalk three times and returning with the sack of gold, the goose that laid the golden eggs, and the singing harp, there was … Continue reading →

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The Open Door

Posted on July 16, 2020 by hdh

The Open Door Everybody knows that during the summer when you go outside or come back inside, make sure you shut the screen door to the porch. Everybody knows that. At least they should know that. It was a mild … Continue reading →

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A Night to Remember

Posted on July 11, 2020 by hdh

A Night to Remember It was a long drive to get to where we were going; a small village at the bottom of a mountain in Maine. We were driving a rented truck with enough supplies to last us at … Continue reading →

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The Watcher

Posted on June 24, 2020 by hdh

The Watcher It was my turn to watch. I’d only been working there for 3 hours and I was given the job to watch. I should say that watching involved a lot more than just staring at the object. I … Continue reading →

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