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About hdh
I have been telling stories for over 40 years and writing forever. I am a retired teacher and storyteller. I hope to expand upon my repertoire and use this blog as a place to do writing. The main purpose is to give me and others that choose to comment, a space in which to play with issues that deal with storytelling, storytelling ideas, storytelling in education, reactions to events, and just plain fun stories. I explore some of my own writing throughout, from character analysis, to fictional, to poetry, and personal stories. I go wherever my muse sends me. Enjoy!Pursuit
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 →
A to Z Challenge 2024 Reflection
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 →
Z – Zeal (of truth and consequences)
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 →
Y – whY?
Y – WhY? Why is it that truth explains all And what we need to hear? If truth is in the eye of the beholder What if the teller’s belief is wrong? Why is it that young children … Continue reading →
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X – eXcess
X – eXcess Xavier Voleurhomme was a very rich man. No one knew exactly how he gained all of his riches, and many suspected it was not by legal means. They weren’t even sure if Voleurhomme was his real name. … Continue reading →
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W – “A” Word
The writing assignment for this piece was to pick four words from a 21-word list of words that began with the letter A. With the chosen 4, I was to write a story. I chose all 21 of the words. … Continue reading →
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V – Veracity – My thoughts
V – Veracity – My thoughts I’m a storyteller and a writer. I know that I should be truthful in all my sharings regarding details of events in my life and “non-fiction” stories that I create. The word ‘create’ means … Continue reading →
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U – What is wit youse guys?
U – What is wit youse guys? Ursula woke up and stared at Ulysses, lying there making that fake snoring sound, pretending to be asleep. Poking him, she said, “You are not fooling anyone. Get out of bed and make … Continue reading →
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T – Truth and Consequences or A Dreamer’s Hope
T – Truth and Consequences or A Dreamer’s Hope Dreams are a reality of life, for we all dream. What we dream and who we dream about vary between individuals. Being a storyteller and a writer, my imagination helps me … Continue reading →
S – Signs of Our Times
S – Signs of Our Times Sometimes the consequences of what’s true, can create problems that need further action. Trying to avoid the consequences, by making them the truth can also lead to other consequences. For example: Truthville was aptly … Continue reading →
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