Tag Archives: Blog hops

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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How I’m celebrating the real 12 Days of Christmas with you

Posted on December 22, 2021 by DWHirschAuthor

Did you that the Twelve Days of Christmas begin, not end, on December 25? The Twelve Days begin on December 25–Christmas–and end on January 5–Epiphany, also called Twelfth Night. The 12 days before Christmas, often associated with the holiday song … 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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Zany end to #AtoZChallenge 2020

Posted on April 30, 2020 by DWHirschAuthor

q q q y y y y y ? I wrote this before dinner. Just like grocery shopping, that was bad idea. My dinner, however, that was a good one.

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X-ceptional haiku NOT using the word xylophone for #AtoZChallenge

Posted on April 28, 2020 by DWHirschAuthor

. . I wrote an alphabet haiku using the letter X without the word xylophone. Clever me.  *big smile* My A to Z Challenge theme is alphabet haiku, with each word using the alphabet letter for that day. Who says … Continue reading →

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Updating apps and understanding life through #AtoZChallenge

Posted on April 24, 2020 by DWHirschAuthor

. . . —- Updating apps shows me even more memories I may or may not want to remember. Looking at Timehop inspired me to scroll through my apps. Early phone pages should be filled with oft-used, important apps.  Screens … Continue reading →

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Travel back in time with #tbt and #AtoZChallenge

Posted on April 23, 2020 by DWHirschAuthor

Thursdays are super scary days because of the #ThrowbackThursday or #tbt posts on your social media memories. Unfamiliar with Throwback Thursdays?  It’s a hashtag highlighting photos of anything in your past: your deceased dog Bonner when he/she was still alive; … Continue reading →

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Sharing this anniversary on #AtoZChallenge

Posted on April 22, 2020 by DWHirschAuthor

Stars aligned 10 years ago to create magic, so today I celebrate my website anniversary. On April 22, 2010, I created my original Wolf Howlings blog at the Canton Public Library in Michigan.  That historical moment occurred in the 8-table … Continue reading →

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Realizing why I don’t read books: an #AtoZChallenge post

Posted on April 21, 2020 by DWHirschAuthor

.. . Reading glasses must be a priority for me this month because I can’t read my comic books. . . I’m too young to be one of those squinty people who say . . “I need reading glasses” before … Continue reading →

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