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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!To tell or not to tell? – that is the question
Now comes the dilemma. Both classes loved the story. It was too abstract for them. Is it worth the telling of a story that is above the level of most kids understanding? Continue reading →
Posted in Personal Stories, Storytelling general, Storytelling in School, Writing
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Tagged abstract thinking, storytelling
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Where do I get it from?
What is it about growing up that defines the kinds of people we become? How do we chose from the myriad of characteristics and values of our ancestors, which will become part of our makeup? There are many characteristics of … Continue reading →
Technology – a love – hate relationship
What is it about technology that gives the perception of using it such a varied point of view? I look at technology as tools to use to make our life simpler and more efficient whereas others look at technology as … Continue reading →
Payback
I’ve always loved slapstick comedies. When I was young I used to imitate some of the physical pratfalls that comedians did on TV and movies. I excelled at falling down and walking into things. This became very useful when I … Continue reading →
Recurring dreams
Think about what dreams you have that are recurring. We all must have some. Those are probably the ones that are more likely to be remembered over time. When I was young (between 9-12 years old). I always had this … Continue reading →
More Itch
Uncle Itch was a folk music enthusiast. You could always hear him singing Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger or Peter, Paul and Mary songs. Some songs he sang just stuck with you. I still can’t get the song, “The Cat Came … Continue reading →
Uncle Itch
As Dave Barry says, “You can only be young once. But you can always be immature.” That is probably not the best way to describe a good way to grow up, but it sure explained my Uncle Itch. His real … Continue reading →
Go Green song
These are the lyrics of a new song that I wrote for a Go Green Festival I’ll be performing at in November. Go Green by Harvey Heilbrun ©2009 Chorus We must Go Green and work to save our planet Think … Continue reading →
Family history
Learning about my family history has always been an interest of mine. When I was born my grandparents were dead already, so I didn’t get the advantage that most kids have of having family stories shared from two generations past. … Continue reading →
Posted in Personal Stories, Writing
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Tagged Family History, Felsberg, Genealogy, Germany, Kassel
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The Family Doctor
In our present day of medical specialists, where you are delivered at birth by an obstetrician, followed by a pediatrician as you grow up, and finally you move onto either a General Practitioner or Doctor of Internal Medicine as an … Continue reading →
