Search
-
Recent Posts
Archives
Categories
Author Archives: hdh
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!These Games They are a Changin’
The writing prompt for this piece was “Fun and Games”-we had no time limit to write it. These Games They are a Changin’ I grew up in the Bronx at a time when there were fewer restrictions on safety. We … Continue reading →
Time for a December Revolt
Today’s writing spark was Song titles from the group “The Decemberists” (an indi rock band, whose name refers to the Decembrist revolt, an 1825 insurrection in Imperial Russia). Here are the titles we had to choose from: Make You Better … Continue reading →
The Last Day
The Last Day The Story Spark was – Food. The writing prompt I took was “Describe what your perfect last meal would be on this earth.” Okay, it is my last day on earth. The warden came to my cell … Continue reading →
Sign on the Dotted Line
The writing prompt was Things that we’ve lost to Technology Sign on the Dotted Line When I was young, everyone was taught how to write in print and cursive. These skills were crucial to our lives moving on. As part … Continue reading →
The Message
The Story Spark was – Who Am I? The quote was from E.E. Cummings, “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” My writing choices were ‘Born with Instructions’ or ‘Self-Portrait’. I tried to combine them … Continue reading →
A Lesson to be Learned
The Story Spark was Learning. I took the quote by Mortimer Adler as my writing prompt – “The purpose of learning is growth, and our minds, unlike our bodies, can continue growing as we continue to live.” A Lesson to … Continue reading →
Posted in Original Stories, Writing
|
Tagged AI, artificial intelligence, writing prompt
|
Leave a comment
Legacy
The writing prompt was “Legacy.” Here are my thoughts. What are yours? Legacy On the last Sunday in October this year, while visiting family in Fairfax, Virginia, I attended the Unitarian Universalist Church of Fairfax. I was impressed by the … Continue reading →
The Party
The Story Spark was Halloween. I took the quote from Ray Bradbury, which is the first sentence in my piece. I also added two of the prompts within my writing: “A Halloween Party” and “Drinking the witch’s brew.” The Party … Continue reading →
Stolen Goods
Stolen Goods How could they say that I stole it? I didn’t even know that she had it. There, I was invited, with no pretense, only planning to get a few drinks, maybe a bit of food and conversation, and … Continue reading →
The Journey
Today’s Story Spark was – Stress. I chose the prompt – William Blake wrote: “No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings.” Write about your wings and where they take you. We had 20 minutes to … Continue reading →
