Category Archives: Writing

Nothing to Think Of

Posted on October 21, 2026 by hdh

The story challenge was to sit for 5-10 minutes and not think of anything, then write about what you are not thinking of.  I accepted the challenge. Nothing to Think Of My eyes slowly closed, and darkness enclosed me. Did … Continue reading →

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Oh, What a Way With Words

Posted on October 16, 2026 by hdh

The Story Spark was “O, October”. We were given 18 words beginning with the letter O to choose from to write our piece. The words in italics are the ones that I chose. Note: I chose all of them. The … Continue reading →

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An Autumn Message

Posted on October 10, 2026 by hdh

The writing prompt I chose today was “The fall always brings change, but this year…” We had 20 minutes to write. An Autumn Message The colors change  The world revolves  The time has come The winds blow gently as thoughts … Continue reading →

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Friend or Foe? POV

Posted on October 9, 2026 by hdh

The original prompt in 2024 was to write about household items – something useful. After writing the piece, it was suggested that I write another piece from a different point of view (a drop of water), which I did. Here … Continue reading →

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What a Way to Make a Living

Posted on October 7, 2026 by hdh

This week’s writing prompt, in tribute to Dolly Parton, was her song title, “9 to 5.” I chose the second line of the chorus as my spark.  What a Way to Make a Living Harry was beside himself, alone in his cubicle, … Continue reading →

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The Choice

Posted on September 24, 2026 by hdh

The Story Spark was Harvest Moon. The writing prompt I chose are the first two sentences of this piece. We had 25 minutes to write. The Choice The moonlit forest was alive with the sounds of nocturnal creatures. She ventured … Continue reading →

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The Finding

Posted on September 18, 2026 by hdh

The Story Spark was Write Something. The writing prompts I chose were: In the back of the closet and Alone in his room. We had 20 minutes to write. The Finding I couldn’t find what I was looking for. I … Continue reading →

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A Debate of Color

Posted on September 14, 2026 by hdh

The Story Spark was “Color.” I chose the writing prompt “Two colors have an argument. Create their dialog.” A Debate of Color It was to be a simple debate. On one side, there was the color gray, and on the … Continue reading →

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Eggs in a Basket

Posted on September 10, 2026 by hdh

The story spark was  Familiar Folk Sayings. You should be able to figure out which one I took. Eggs in a Basket “Hey, idiot! Do you see all my fine hens laying their eggs in the same basket? Do you … Continue reading →

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A Sense of Discovery

Posted on September 1, 2026 by hdh

The writing prompt was the word Discover. A Sense of Discovery   As you discover the world around you Let what comforts you be your guide   Discover with your ears – and listen Sounds of a gentle rain The … Continue reading →

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