Category Archives: Writing

F – Fox

Posted on April 6, 2024 by hdh

F – Fox This continues the story Back to Selat, followed by D – Darkness. If you haven’t already, you may want to read them first.  ———- Having received information from the Caretaker of Selat about the ever-consuming darkness and … Continue reading →

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E – Elections

Posted on April 5, 2024 by hdh

E – Elections   Edward was tired, not physically tired, but emotionally drained. It was the year 2028, and another major election was coming up. He had spent the last three years listening to all the promises and plans of … Continue reading →

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D – Darkness

Posted on April 4, 2024 by hdh

D – Darkness This continues the story Back to Selat. You may want to read that first if you haven’t already.  ——- It was easy to find my way back to Selat, for I had used the portal numerous times … Continue reading →

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C – Creative Thoughts

Posted on April 3, 2024 by hdh

  C – Creative Thoughts When I started teaching in 1973, I was part of a unique group of teachers in a newly formed school district. I taught 6th grade.  What made us unique was everything was new in the … Continue reading →

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B – Back to Selat

Posted on April 2, 2024 by hdh

  B – Back to Selat   It had been almost a year since I had my adventure in the kingdom of Selat, a place you won’t find on any map and where all the stories and story characters you … Continue reading →

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A – Ambition

Posted on April 1, 2024 by hdh

A – Ambition Arthur was a writer. From childhood to adulthood, all he wanted to do was write and be published.  As a child, he mostly wrote fiction and let his imagination bring up all kinds of creatures and adventures … Continue reading →

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A to Z Challenge 2024 Theme Reveal

Posted on March 10, 2024 by hdh

A to Z Blog Challenge 2024 Theme Reveal   This is my ninth year doing the Challenge. Last year, I tried something totally new. I created a single story that spanned all of the letters of the alphabet: “Save me … Continue reading →

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A Place…Not Unknown

Posted on March 6, 2024 by hdh

A Place…Not Unknown It did not take long; my eyes were closed The world around me vanished I know this place; I was younger then. I need to be there before it’s too late   The path was simple; except … Continue reading →

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Look before you Leap

Posted on February 28, 2024 by hdh

Look Before You Leap Today’s essay has to do with leaping. I intend to focus on two aspects of leaping. Leaping to Conclusions and Leap of Faith. According to thefreedictionarycom, “Leaping to Conclusions” is To make decisions or form opinions … Continue reading →

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A Day Off

Posted on February 21, 2024 by hdh

A Day Off I was looking forward to my day off. That night, my workroom’s “To-Do Bulletin Board” was blank. I had nothing planned the next day.  I woke up the following day after somewhat of a restless night’s sleep. … Continue reading →

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