Yearly Archives: 2007

On the computer again?

Posted on December 27, 2007 by hdh

What is it about a computer that makes it a single activity? At least in the eyes of my family, that is what being on the computer is. Not only is it a single activity, it is considered a form … Continue reading →

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Tales for 2

Posted on November 19, 2007 by hdh

Telling stories on my own requires a lot of work. I have to find the story I like, decide for what audience it will fit, learn the text of the story and then craft it to become a telling tale. … Continue reading →

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Are you listening?

Posted on November 14, 2007 by hdh

There’s nothing more annoying than having to scream to get someone’s attention. You’re standing outside your house and you want your son/wife/mother/father to come out so that you can pass along some vital piece of information crucial to their survival … Continue reading →

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Where do you look?

Posted on October 25, 2007 by hdh

Think of some situations where someone else is controlling the position of your head. Examples might include sitting in dentist’s chair, having your hair washed at a hair salon, or when a doctor is examining you. Where do you look? … Continue reading →

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Remember that song

Posted on October 17, 2007 by hdh

If I asked you to tell me one song that you remember singing in school when you were young, what would you answer? For me it is the “Remember Your Name And Address” song that I learned when I was … Continue reading →

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Fire update

Posted on September 9, 2007 by hdh

As I continue to work on editing and revising my Fire Alarm Story for telling, I am thankful to all of my friends and colleagues for all of the suggestions that they have given me. Here is the latest update: … Continue reading →

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Friend

Posted on September 5, 2007 by hdh

Early in third grade a new student entered my class. He arrived with his mother.  Jay came from Israel and didn’t speak any English.  He did however have one word of English down pat, “NO!” Before even uttering a word … Continue reading →

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When does 6 hours equal 14?

Posted on August 16, 2007 by hdh

How does a 6-hour plane flight become a 14-hour story? It’s all in the timing. I was enrolled in a workshop that was run by what at the time was called NAPPS (The National Association for the Preservation and Perpetuation … Continue reading →

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Linguistic peeves

Posted on June 28, 2007 by hdh

Throughout the years I taught, there were a number of misuses of the English language that would drive me crazy. Each instance has been used so frequently that they have become an accepted part of our speech.

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Evolution of Story

Posted on June 25, 2007 by hdh

As I build upon the repertoire of stories that I tell, I constantly step back to watch how they evolve. The first part of telling a story is finding the one that you want to tell. In some instances it’s … Continue reading →

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