Tag Archives: Family History

What’s Past, Not Passed

Posted on January 30, 2026 by hdh

The Story Spark for this piece was Family History. I took the prompt: “Choose an event from your family’s history and write an alternative ending to it.”    What’s past not passed Other than my parents and their siblings, I … Continue reading →

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The Look (a pictorial essay)

Posted on July 10, 2025 by hdh

The writing prompt for this piece was “Unasked for critique.” The Look (A pictorial essay) We all know the look. You know, the one that your parents gave you growing up, that had multiple meanings.  “You best not be doing … Continue reading →

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Family history

Posted on September 23, 2009 by hdh

Learning about my family history has always been an interest of mine. When I was born my grandparents were dead already, so I didn’t get the advantage that most kids have of having family stories shared from two generations past. … Continue reading →

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