Category Archives: Writing

A Happy Day

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Helen C

She works at a Chinese grocery store in the city. Every time we walked into the store, she welcomed us with a big sweet smile. During the 12 days that MN State Fair was on, the owner of the store … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers: Burned

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Helen C

Friday Fictioneers: Burned Tell a complete story in 100 words or less based on the photo prompted. When Dave demanded burning everything I had shared with Andy, I was upset. What is he thinking? Doesn’t he know it costs money … Continue reading →

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Street Photographing – Aug, 2014

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Helen C

I begin to realize that if two people walking on the same street taking street photos, they may end up with two totally different set of photos. For me, people’s feelings, emotions and their stories attract me the most. I … Continue reading →

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Friday Writing Essential

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Helen C

Friday Writing Essential – 08/29 — please click the link to find out more about this challenge. Friday Writing Essential says… Here we have a photo I took three summers ago. I would like you to write a story about … Continue reading →

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When Kid comes Home

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Helen C

My daughter is coming home today. I think most parents at my age know what that means. I have been cleaning her room and shining her bathroom for the last two days (was it three?) , trying to make it … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Memoir, Writing | 21 Comments

One Autumn Night – another Dad’s story

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Helen C

I am taking 12 days off to visit my grandniece 😉 starting tomorrow. I don’t think I will be able to post any, but I will definitely try to read all of yours! Before I go, I would like to … Continue reading →

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Dad’s Favorite Child

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Helen C

Dad’s Favorite Child Dad wasn’t a complicated man. He always spoke his mind. Yet, at his funeral service, I learned something new. My sister Karin paused in the middle of delivering her eulogy speech. I thought she was going to … Continue reading →

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Jinghu (京胡) and Dad

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Helen C

Jinghu (京胡) and Dad (I guess the correct name for this instrument is jinghu. Like I said before, there are a couple other instruments look like it.) When I grew up, I had never seen Dad play jinghu. I didn’t … Continue reading →

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