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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!The Game’s Afoot
The Game’s Afoot Being a security guard at the San Diego Zoo has its perks, especially when you’re on the night shift. Basically, your job is to sit in a room watching a series of monitors and make sure nothing … Continue reading →
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A Lesson Passed On
A Lesson Passed On Old Hark lay in his bed, thinking about who he was. He had been a hard worker, had married the woman of his dreams, and raised a family, a boy and a girl. The children would … Continue reading →
Where’s 13?
Where’s 13? Why is it that in a number of tall buildings, when you go into an elevator, there is rarely a 13th-floor button to push? It usually skips from 12 to 14. Does that mean there is a 13th … Continue reading →
This is what it costs
This is what it costs “This is what it costs!” was the expected answer whenever I wanted something. “Mom, can I get this comic book?” I’d ask. “This is what it costs?” she’d ask with a questioning glance as she … Continue reading →
Tales from the Pub
Tales from the Pub To all my readers, Many are the tales from our local pubs. Each establishment has stories to tell. But a pub is a pub. Aren’t all pub stories shared the same? I’ll let you be the … Continue reading →
The Nose Knows
The Nose Knows It was said she could tell just by only the smell, who it was who had been there before She made it real clear that that person was here as soon as she passed through the door … Continue reading →
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Always Afraid
Always Afraid Being a pessimist and a worrywart has its upsides and downsides. If you always think that the worst will happen, you can never be disappointed. When the worst does happen you react with, “I knew that would happen.” … Continue reading →
It’s About Time
It’s About Time Being a time historian has its inherent problems. First of all, if you don’t know the exact time of an event that you are studying, you can miss the time completely. There is no second chance. Once … Continue reading →
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A Touch of Chocolate
A Touch of Chocolate King Milton was well versed in Greek mythology. So when he was fortunate enough to save the satyr, Silenus, from another drunken binge and captivity, he knew that on the return of Silenus to the god … Continue reading →
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Sight Lines
Sight Lines I should have realized that going out on a blind date at my age was a bit shortsighted. I was to meet her for a sightseeing trip in downtown Manhattan. I was told I would know her by … Continue reading →
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