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Now and Then: What does your laptop say about you?

Posted on July 11, 2023 by DWHirschAuthor

A recent Montclair Write Group writing prompt got me thinking: Now and Then. I’ve been thinking about the little things in life these days. Nothing deep or philosophical, no life-altering moments where the world comes into crisp focus. I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Writing the F-Word

Posted on October 25, 2022 by DWHirschAuthor

“Think like a queen; a queen is not afraid to fail.”~Oprah Winfrey, American entertainer The Letter F challenges writers, and many others, with a curious history of pronunciation, spelling and script.   Fun Feisty Fire The other day, I caught the … Continue reading →

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When your cell phone crashes, do you?

Posted on January 29, 2022 by DWHirschAuthor

I didn’t realize–I mean, really realized–how much of my life is attached to my cellphone until tonight when it locked up. Friday, January 28, 2022: I don’t know about you, but my phone is attached to my hip almost surgically. … Continue reading →

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Easy Instagram Tips for Day 5 of the 12 Days of Christmas

Posted on December 29, 2021 by DWHirschAuthor

On the fifth Day of Christmas, the blog I share to you is Jenn’s Trends. Of all the social media outlets, I’m big on the Instagram format as dwhirsch.  I’m a scrapbooker.  I take an embarrassing number of screenshots daily.  … Continue reading →

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Who sends greeting cards anymore?

Posted on October 6, 2021 by DWHirschAuthor

Just in time for MegaMeet tomorrow, I wonder: are Get Well cards extinct? MegaMeet starts tomorrow, and I am so excited to be playing with papers and glue sticks in public again I can barely write this. My class schedule … Continue reading →

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Reflecting good and bad on #AtoZChallenge 2021

Posted on May 3, 2021 by DWHirschAuthor

Every year, I tell myself that I will love the annual #AtoZChallenge, and every year, I’m disappointed in something. Daily blogging is hard, which is why I don’t do it. Too often Life happens and writing does not. Can I … Continue reading →

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Your recycling is your memoir #AtoZChallenge

Posted on April 29, 2021 by DWHirschAuthor

Your recycling is a snapshot into your life. Tuesday was recycling night, “Brown Goods (Paper/Cardboard)” per the township calendar. Tuesday, I took a nighttime neighborhood walk in the easy spring air. Intriguing items put out for pickup: – Weight Watchers … Continue reading →

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eXceptionally difficult letter, that X – #AtoZChallenge

Posted on April 28, 2021 by DWHirschAuthor

Next to the letter Q,  X is an intimidating letter. X is strong. X crosses out. X marks the spot. X blocks entrances. X crisscrosses threads that hold items together. X adds hope through fingers and toes. X begins Xe: … Continue reading →

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Querying publications takes a strong soul – #AtoZChallenge

Posted on April 20, 2021 by DWHirschAuthor

Queries go out; rejections return. My writing is fabulous and should be published everywhere. That’s starry-eyed me. I know my awesome work is not appreciated by everyone nor suited for every publication, but editors don’t have to be so gosh … Continue reading →

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Maybe you will write a letter today, or tomorrow #AtoZChallenge

Posted on April 15, 2021 by DWHirschAuthor

My friends, how do I love thee? Let me count the stamps. April is a month of showers before flowers, as well as other events: April is, of course, the month for Blogging from A to Z April Challenge since … Continue reading →

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Journey along the #AtoZChallenge

Posted on April 12, 2021 by DWHirschAuthor

Journeys begin with a thought. “I want to publish a book.” “I want to be healthier.” “I want to travel to San Antonio.” The first step is changing “want to” into “will.” I will publish a book. I will be … Continue reading →

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Flying high-ku for #AtoZChallenge

Posted on April 7, 2021 by DWHirschAuthor

Feel like flying today? “Hello, how are you?” the coffee barista asks me. “I’m fine” –which I am– “How are you?” “I’m doing okay,” the barista replies. Okay is not a fine thing to be. We can challenge ourselves to … Continue reading →

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Desire this haiku for #AtoZChallenge

Posted on April 5, 2021 by DWHirschAuthor

Does doing what you want always get you your desired end result? I doubt it. Do you know why? I don’t. As long as it’s legal, I’ll try it again. This time, I’ll do something different. Reaching for a goal … Continue reading →

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Letter C: Chocolate-filled #AtoZChallenge

Posted on April 3, 2021 by DWHirschAuthor

Chocolate can inspire almost anything, including haiku. Tomorrow is Easter Sunday, and so many holidays these days involve some type of candy. Fourth of July has its S’mores. Christmas defines candy canes. Easter has chocolate bunnies, and Halloween has everything. … Continue reading →

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Be a part of #AtoZChallenge in 2021

Posted on April 2, 2021 by DWHirschAuthor

Beginning is often difficult, but continuing can be harder. I started repainting my office/craft room in 2020. Maybe it was 2019; I lost track of time these recent 12 months. Oh, I can still use the room, move around, function … Continue reading →

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Haiku: Day 1, Letter A of 2021 #AtoZChallenge

Posted on April 1, 2021 by DWHirschAuthor

Welcome to Day One–or Day A–of the AtoZ Blogging Challenge 2021. Every day this month, excluding Sundays, bloggers challenge themselves to write posts using the corresponding alphabet Letter of the Day to inspire the posts. Most writers choose theme throughout … Continue reading →

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MY 2021 #AtoZChallenge theme is…

Posted on March 17, 2021 by DWHirschAuthor

It’s that time of the year for the Blogging AtoZ Challenge reveal, and for 2021 I will be creating Alphabet Haiku, with a Twist. It’s the perfect match. April is National Poetry Month, and I’ve enjoyed writing haiku since, oh, … Continue reading →

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A peek inside my journal: Dare to dream

Posted on January 11, 2021 by DWHirschAuthor

Friday, 8-18 [2006] 1:25p Haggerty SB                       It’s SB-Detroit Tigers Day!!                       I got a photo w/Paws, the Tigers mascot … Continue reading →

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Looking back to look ahead: a Journal entry

Posted on January 3, 2021 by DWHirschAuthor

A look back into the real world.   Interesting that this journal entry was written in the color pink, the same as my journal entry now in 2021.  Coincidence? Sat, Jan 3 2015 3:50p SB @ Horsham He wanted to try … Continue reading →

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Published a tiny bit in Molecule – a tiny lit

Posted on September 15, 2020 by DWHirschAuthor

Being published is a good thing, so why do I feel a little bit? Molecule is a bi-annual literary online magazine that publishes 50-word poetry and prose along with small-scale artwork. It’s a struggle cutting down to a 500-word piece, … Continue reading →

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