Monthly Archives: August 2014

FROM THE BELLY

Posted on August 29, 2014 by hafong

Once again it is Friday and time for story telling in 100 or so words by Friday Fictioneers.  It is hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields.  I am screaming and howling out my tall tale of 100 words.  Do you know how … Continue reading →

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IN AND OUT OF THE WOODS

Posted on August 29, 2014 by hafong

I’m back from the woods again. I can feel the vibrations of busyness as I enter the city limits – the hum of electricity and traffic. I can smell the aroma of fast food and concrete along Idylwyld Drive. The … Continue reading →

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YOU CAN’T ROLLER SKATE IN A BUFFALO HERD

Posted on August 22, 2014 by hafong

Truths are so simple and true.  Have you listened to Roger Miller’s song “You Can’t Go Roller Skating in a Buffalo Herd”?  It sounds like a fun and silly song, but it has a lot of wisdom to it. “Ya … Continue reading →

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RUNNING AS FAST AS I CAN

Posted on August 21, 2014 by hafong

It’s almost Friday again and time for Friday Fictioneers and my tall tale of 100 words. My story is inspired by Stephen King’s Lawnmower Man. Our gracious host is Rochelle Wisoff-Fields.  I hope to be able to read some of … Continue reading →

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QUILL OF MY HEART

Posted on August 14, 2014 by hafong

  It’s not quite Friday, but nevertheless, it’s fiction time on Friday Fictioneers, hosted by Rochelle Wisoof-Fields. Here are my 100 words.  We will be heading out of town again.  Don’t know if I will have time or be able … Continue reading →

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NO PRETTY WOMAN HERE

Posted on August 9, 2014 by hafong

It’s  wonderful for me to find a writer like Anne Lamott. She writes of life as it really can get sometimes – life in all its nauseating details. Her writing makes me feel it’s okay to be human after all. … Continue reading →

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PIE IN THE SKY

Posted on August 8, 2014 by hafong

It’s Friday and time for Friday Fictioneers to spin their tales of 100 words.   I look eagerly for the photo prompt each week.  Will it inspire a masterpiece from me or will it stump me?  It’s always a challenge. … Continue reading →

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SO YOU THINK YOU CAN TANGO

Posted on August 7, 2014 by hafong

Here it is, another hot summer day, something we all yearn for in winter.  Here I am, in retirement in summer – one year and a week.  If you are expecting me to crow or gloat about it, you will … Continue reading →

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SAN FRANCISCO, NEW YORK, BEIJING

Posted on August 6, 2014 by hafong

I hear the kids playing from the daycare two doors away.  Their shrill chatter and screaming are getting on the one nerve that I have left this morning.  I remind myself that they are children and they’re playing, having fun. … Continue reading →

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THE HAT OF IT ALL

Posted on August 5, 2014 by hafong

Yesterday’s storm never came. I am waiting for it still.  The sky is overcast.  I am thinking that it’s a no show.  I head out for my walk with Sheba without a hat.  Of course, the sun comes out and … Continue reading →

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