Category Archives: Writing

The Break In

Posted on November 29, 2023 by hdh

The Break In Here, I sit in solitary confinement. It was an easy caper. It should have been simple. There was no need to break in; the doors and rooms were always open.  Yeah, the box was locked, but I’d … Continue reading →

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Guest are coming!

Posted on November 21, 2023 by hdh

Guests are Coming! As Thanksgiving rears its food feast gathering head, one must prepare for all the guests arriving. That means cleaning tasks that usually happen throughout a week’s agenda become priorities for the few days or a day before … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on November 18, 2023 by hdh

Gratitude “Thanks,” he said to me. “Okay,” I replied, not knowing what he thanked me for. “You’re welcome.” I continued walking. I didn’t have to go much further when I passed someone else. She called out to me, “Hey, Thanks, … Continue reading →

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The Hunt

Posted on November 15, 2023 by hdh

The Hunt It was an impossible task, and time was running out. I had less than 3 hours left. But where to find it?   If my sisters ever found out that their pet parakeet was missing and something happened to … Continue reading →

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The Color of Travel

Posted on November 9, 2023 by hdh

The Color of Travel The magic of the road is that there is so much to see. When taking long trips, especially at this time of year, the trees and the colors are quite beautiful. I prefer to be in … Continue reading →

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A Timely Event

Posted on November 2, 2023 by hdh

A Timely Event As a time historian, it is essential to verify historical events and facts presented to others in books, on newscasts, and through other sources of information distribution, such as social media. Therefore, since November, I decided to … Continue reading →

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Running on Empty

Posted on October 19, 2023 by hdh

Running on Empty I started teaching in 1973. I was a permanent substitute teacher in a 6th grade class in the Three Village School district. The five months I taught there allowed me to see what it was like working … Continue reading →

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It Can Be Done

Posted on October 14, 2023 by hdh

It Can Be Done He opened his hands slowly. Knowing that the power within takes time to appear. His mind cleared as he focused on the task at hand.  The world was in a jumble. There was no sense of … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Fashion

Posted on October 12, 2023 by hdh

A Tale of Fashion “Did you hear about the latest fashion?” she said. “Let me guess,” he said, “Could it be a tuxedo?” “Wow,” she said, “how intuitive you are. Of course, it’s not a tuxedo. Everyone wears those.” “It’s … Continue reading →

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Life without technology

Posted on October 5, 2023 by hdh

Your life without a computer: what does it look like? I wrote about this topic in 2017 https://www.hdhstory.net/Storyblog/?p=778. Here’s an excerpt from my piece   Suppose there was some solar storm, worldwide blackout, super lightning strike or something like that, … Continue reading →

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