Tag Archives: Blog hops

Quit procrastinating in #AtoZChallenge

Posted on April 20, 2020 by DWHirschAuthor

The 20th way to procrastinate a writer is with Quizzes. You know them; in fact, you’ve probably taken one or more. Women’s magazines were, perhaps still are, stuffed with “Is he the right boyfriend for you? Take this quiz to … Continue reading →

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Ode to the future in this #AtoZChallenge haiku

Posted on April 17, 2020 by DWHirschAuthor

/ / / Once order is restored, there is so much to do. / / / / / I will sip coffee with my husband at Track 5 in Cranford. I will drive to Philadelphia to visit my in-laws and … Continue reading →

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Laugh with today’s #AtoZChallenge

Posted on April 14, 2020 by DWHirschAuthor

1 . 3 . 5 . 7.. MAKE THIS and all text above WHITE Today is International Moment of Laughter Day, so find something that brings you delight. I learned that tidbit of fun after I wrote today’s haiku feeling … Continue reading →

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Insist on creativity for #AtoZChallenge

Posted on April 10, 2020 by DWHirschAuthor

. . Today’s Alphabet Haiku is brought to you by the letter I. -.- .- .- .- .- . . . . Isn’t it interesting? Intriguing? Intrigued? Indeed.

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GO get ’em on this #AtoZChallenge

Posted on April 8, 2020 by DWHirschAuthor

I never, ever thought I’d say this, but I miss being dragged around to PokemonGO events. For those unfamiliar: PokemonGO is a phone app game that encourages activity.  It was the first game that required you to play outside, not … Continue reading →

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Find fish and friends in #AtoZChallenge haiku

Posted on April 7, 2020 by DWHirschAuthor

One fine way for a writer to procrastinate is with Fish. Fish are Zen in motion. They go where they want, flip around in a different path at a whim. Writers identify with this path as they look for the … Continue reading →

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Encourage entertainment on the radio with #AtoZChallenge

Posted on April 6, 2020 by DWHirschAuthor

Every Monday at 10:00am is the best start to my week. NJ 101.5 is the New Jersey talk radio station whose hosts talk about everything entertaining.  Weekday morning commuting hours feature mostly news, politics and serious stuff.  The fun part … Continue reading →

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Dare: Are bloggers real writers? #AtoZChallenge

Posted on April 4, 2020 by DWHirschAuthor

My name is Diana, and I am a writer. I state that up front because despite my published articles, books and national writing awards, some people still raise eyebrows at the thought of writing being a profession.  You know, those … Continue reading →

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Childhood memoir in haiku for #AtoZChallenge

Posted on April 3, 2020 by DWHirschAuthor

Here’s a slice of childhood life from my short memoir Lessons from Dad: A Letter to You: Thank you for playing games with me.  Not many kids can say this.  I still have that picture from when I was two … Continue reading →

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“B”eing planted in the #AtoZChallenge moment

Posted on April 2, 2020 by DWHirschAuthor

A gardener by any means I am not, but I cultivate a deep green houseplant forest. . The lawn art my neighbors accomplish humbles me, but endless cycle of pulling weeds is not worth it. Houseplants are as green as … Continue reading →

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April 1: Art, Artists and #AtoZChallenge

Posted on April 1, 2020 by DWHirschAuthor

Welcome to Day 1 of the AtoZ Blog Challenge. Today I feel more Zzzzzz than Awake. April is just one of those busy months. And, really, how did it become the 4th month already? I’m distracted with inconveniences today, not … Continue reading →

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My fun #AtoZChallenge 2020 Theme Reveal

Posted on March 23, 2020 by DWHirschAuthor

I wrote a haiku based on the letter X that does not include the word “xylophone”. I hope you love the alphabet because we couldn’t write without it. April is the month bloggers around the world unite to write daily posts … Continue reading →

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Playing Games with Haiku Horizons #245

Posted on July 9, 2019 by DWHirschAuthor

I have missed writing haiku. Every Tuesday at my Montclair Writers Support Group, each person introduces themselves and talks about writing struggles and goals. I tweak my intro every week, but it always contains “award-winning writer,” “author,” “memoir,” blah blah … Continue reading →

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Choose your own words in haiku and adventure

Posted on October 11, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

“Only I can change my life; no one can do it for me.”~Carol Burnett, American actress Words and video games don’t mix. The video game Zork? is a simple game: type your actions. The puzzle in this text-only game is … Continue reading →

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Success in writing: Breakdown of #ROW80 Round 4 goals, Part 1 of 3

Posted on October 9, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

“All great achievements require time.”~Maya Angelou, American poet  Round 4 goals.  Writing, reading, playing and etc, Today I’m focusing on my writing.  This is how I plan to break down and work on these goals, in no particular order: WRITING: … Continue reading →

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What motivates your? Goalsetting for #ROW80 Round 4

Posted on October 3, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

“The foot feels the foot when it feels the ground.”~Buddha, Indian leader When do you deserve to treat yourself? I use bribery to motivate myself. If I go through emails, then I can spend time on Instagram. If I write … Continue reading →

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Land on my feet or my writing *bleep* as #ROW80 Round 3 ends

Posted on September 19, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

“There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love.”~Sophia Loren, Italian actress It seems I’ve been stuck in a lot of things lately. … Continue reading →

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A Penn State birthday #WeekendCoffeeShare writing & eating ice cream

Posted on September 9, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

If we were having coffee… …we would NOT be having coffee. Oh my gosh! Didn’t I tell you Penn State atmosphere is electric?!? Shoulder to shoulder crowds, the bars, the random football cheers, the street music. This town is too … Continue reading →

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An almost-birthday writing reflection of #ROW80 this #WeekendCoffeeShare

Posted on September 3, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

If we were having coffee…. I’m glad you could stop in. This little Starbucks, as you know, is the place we normally say faretheewell to my in-laws before our 12-hour drive back to Michigan. Now that we’re 2 hours away … Continue reading →

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Sharing the most interesting writing idea this #WeekendCoffeeShare

Posted on August 27, 2017 by DWHirschAuthor

If we were having coffee…. I’m glad you could meet us here in Cranford. Today is my day for a Celebratory Frappuccino. I caught another Moltres and my first Tyranitar. I had poor luck yesterday while my husband rocked the … Continue reading →

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