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!

N – NOISE! Will you keep it down!

Posted on April 16, 2018 by hdh

Will You Keep It Down! Noise according to the dictionary has a number of meanings. Here are two that are noteworthy for today: Sound or a sound that is loud, unpleasant, unexpected, or undesired. b. Sound or a sound of … Continue reading →

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M – Mistakes…I hate them!

Posted on April 14, 2018 by hdh

Another Mistake…I hate that! Did you ever feel down on yourself because of all of the mistakes you make? You’re frustrated and feel incompetent. Ready to give up. Well, you’re not alone. That was exactly what Otto was experiencing the … Continue reading →

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L – Librarians: Can we live without them?

Posted on April 13, 2018 by hdh

Librarians…They’re expendable? Minna and Lina were having lunch one day in the school cafeteria. Lina was bemoaning the fact that their school district had eliminated the elementary school librarian’s position the previous year. “What are we supposed to do during … Continue reading →

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K – Kan you explane Inglish cpelling

Posted on April 12, 2018 by hdh

Kan’t Kreate Korrect Cpelling Otto was furious. “What is with this stupid language! Why can’t letters that have sounds be used to spell things with the same sounds?” “What’s that supposed to mean?” asked Herman. Otto wailed, “Did you ever … Continue reading →

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J – Jocks

Posted on April 11, 2018 by hdh

Want to play ball? Minna just came back from a soccer game. She works with the sixth grade team as a helper, providing refreshments and is also trained in first aid, should it be needed. From the look of things, … Continue reading →

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I – Idiosyncrasies: Will you stop doing that!

Posted on April 10, 2018 by hdh

Will you stop doing that! Otto and Lina were having a conversation over dinner one night. Otto started with, “You know about that light thing, you know, you do all the time. You know, the one with which way, you … Continue reading →

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H – Do you have your homework?

Posted on April 9, 2018 by hdh

Did you do your homework? Otto’s and Herman’s wives both worked in the same elementary school. Lina, Otto’s wife, was a 5th grade classroom teacher, whereas Minna, Herman’s wife, was a teacher’s assistant in 6th grade. Minna had a child … Continue reading →

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G – Inch by Inch, Row by Row, Gonna’ make this garden grow

Posted on April 7, 2018 by hdh

Inch by Inch, Row by Row, Gonna’ Make This Garden Grow* It was a bright sunny day. The temperature was on the chilly side for this early in April, but it was still warm enough for Herman to be out … Continue reading →

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F – What was that forecast again?

Posted on April 6, 2018 by hdh

It’s going to snow…or rain…or probably be sunny? The Forecaster said what? I was at a meteorological convention the other day when I ran into my two favorite forecasters Otto and Herman. Otto is the local newscaster for WOMG-TV and … Continue reading →

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E – Educate or Regurgitate

Posted on April 5, 2018 by hdh

Educate or Regurgitate I’ve been an educator for the past 45 years. I’ve experienced everything from the Open Classroom concept of the 70s, to the Cognitive Level Matching concepts of the 80s, to the Writing project in the 90s, to … Continue reading →

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