Category Archives: Writing

B.U.G.S.

Posted on June 30, 2023 by hdh

B.U.G.S. “Duh Bwainless Union of Gung-ho Simp-wetons meetin’ is now cawwed to owdew,” union president, Elmer Fudd, shouted.  “Aw gwest speaker fow this evenin’ is Mistaw Magoo,  head of ouw insuwance company.” “Yes, yes, yes,” replied Mr. Magoo. “You really … Continue reading →

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Recognition

Posted on June 21, 2023 by hdh

Recognition  I was never a great athlete, though I enjoyed participating in sports. Growing up in my neighborhood with my few friends, I wasn’t a bad player. I could hold my own when we played together, and though I wasn’t … Continue reading →

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A Bedtime Story

Posted on June 15, 2023 by hdh

A Bedtime Story “It’s time to go to bed,” he said. “But I don’t want to go to bed,” his child replied. “If you go to bed now,” he said, “I will tell you a story.” She scoffed, “But you … Continue reading →

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The Child

Posted on June 10, 2023 by hdh

The Child “Help me, please!” was the plaintive cry from the small girl.  Jeremy was standing nearby watching the child amidst a crowded mall, and no one noticed her.  Sure, people looked at her in her shabby clothes and hesitant … Continue reading →

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The Meaning of Happiness

Posted on June 8, 2023 by hdh

The Meaning of Happiness It’s Saturday night, and I’m in charge of supper, but I don’t know what to make. When I asked my family, they all suggested cooking whatever makes you happy.  That is a big order. There are … Continue reading →

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100 Words – an exercise in writing

Posted on June 6, 2023 by hdh

100 Words Exercise from: The art of brevity. by Grant Faulkner Here’s the assignment: Write a one-hundred-word story. No more, no less. ———– I left disgruntled. I had trouble dealing with the rough play and attitude of the crowd and … Continue reading →

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Happy Talk

Posted on May 31, 2023 by hdh

Happy Talk I am an optimistic person who looks for the positive in things. I acknowledge the negatives, which I balance against the positives when making decisions and reacting to others.  I worked for an administrator who graduated from the … Continue reading →

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The Time Capsule

Posted on May 23, 2023 by hdh

The Time Capsule It had been 50 years since I graduated from Stony Brook University. The time had come to visit my old alma mater. I’d returned to Stony Brook University many times since graduating, but this day was different. … Continue reading →

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Lost or Found

Posted on May 19, 2023 by hdh

Lost or Found   I’m lost. I know where I’m supposed to be, but everything here looks different.  Let me backtrack a bit for you. I was supposed to meet a friend at 2:30 at the corner of 5th and … Continue reading →

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Play day in the ‘hood

Posted on May 10, 2023 by hdh

Play Day in the ‘hood I said, “Mom, Can I go outside and play with my friends?” “May I go outside and play with my friends,” she replied.  “You can do whatever you want with your friends. I just want … Continue reading →

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