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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!Leave me alone!
Leave me alone! “I want to be left alone. I want to be left alone! Don’t bother me!” These are words that Charles continued to say each time there was a knock on his door. But was he left alone? … Continue reading →
Added Voices
Added Voices There is not an animal that I won’t give voice to. When I was in Junior High School, the path I took, walking to school, always passed by this squirrel. I nicknamed him Rod. We would have conversations … Continue reading →
The answer is NO!
This week’s writing was based on a picture prompt. Here’s the picture – Here’s the song: The Answer is NO! ©2023 Can I feed you some peas? The answer is NO! Can I give you some cheese? The answer’s still … Continue reading →
An Experiment Gone Awry
An Experiment Gone Awry How did I get here? That’s a good question. Usually, when I went up on the roof (better known as tar beach), it was with family members to escape the oppressive summer heat in our … Continue reading →
When I was your age…
When I was your age… The gray-haired woman sat on a bench at a local park in the Bronx. She watched as the boys and girls played in the park. The year was 1956. A young boy, about six years … Continue reading →
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The Power of Choice
The Power of Choice She walked into the tent with a knowing glance. There he was beneath the blanket, waiting. But who was he waiting for? He looked surprised to see her there, and he was scared. Try as he … Continue reading →
Tell Me a Story
Tell Me a Story The door opens, and I am looking into the eye of the mystic that I was directed to. Why, you may ask? Well, it all started when I woke up this morning. I had been dreaming … Continue reading →
The Gift That Keeps On Giving
The Gift That Keeps On Giving In 1981, an event occurred that changed the direction of my life, both in teaching and in retirement. I was asked by the previous school I had taught in if I was interested in … Continue reading →
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Just where are we going?
Just where are we going? It’s bad enough that I have to sit in the back seat of the car, but why can’t he tell me where we are going? It was a quiet afternoon at home when I got … Continue reading →
Let Your Imagination Run Wild
Let Your Imagination Run Wild One could say that I have a vivid imagination. It’s like my mind is focused on a perpetual movie screen in which the story continually changes. This is both a blessing and a curse. As … Continue reading →
