Daris Howard

Idaho Falls

Writer at Freelance

Award-winning author. Syndicated short story columnist. Love to talk book writing and other uplifting ideas.

Articles

Finding the girl

3 weeks ago | chronicleonline.com | Daris Howard

Mike loved dancing. He had taken a dance class and learned many dance styles, everything from Rumba to Swing. At the university he attended, there was an evening dance called “Swing Kids” that did all sorts of different styles. The person doing the music would announce the type, and everyone would dance that dance form. If that was the case, he would go with her to the side of the dance floor, and they would visit instead of dance.
Disconnected: A Lost Phone And Some Lessons Learned

3 weeks ago | plaintalk.net | Daris Howard

After all my students exited the classroom, I saw a cell phone sitting on the desk. Because of where it was and the stickers on it, I knew it had to be Tanya’s. She was always using it before class started, right until the last second, and she picked it up and scrolled through it the minute class ended. Knowing she would miss it, I grabbed it and hurried into the hall, but I couldn’t see her anywhere. That class was a Tuesday-Thursday class, and it was Thursday.
The Lost Phone | Meridian Magazine

3 weeks ago | latterdaysaintmag.com | Daris Howard

After all my students exited the classroom, I saw a cell phone sitting on the desk. Because of where it was and the stickers on it, I knew it had to be Tanya’s. She was always using it before class started, right until the last second, and she picked it up and scrolled through it the minute class ended. Knowing she would miss it, I grabbed it and hurried into the hall, but I couldn’t see her anywhere. That class was a Tuesday-Thursday class, and it was Thursday.
Catching the wrong guy

4 weeks ago | chronicleonline.com | Daris Howard

My roommate Phil was better than anyone I knew at getting dates. Phil was so good that he challenged the rest of us in the apartment to see if we could go on more dates in a week than he did, all with different girls. I thought that was crazy. I just hoped to get one date. However, I had a few other roommates who were good at dating, and one took the challenge. Within four days, Phil had already gone out with more than 20 girls.
Finding the Girl | Meridian Magazine

1 month ago | latterdaysaintmag.com | Daris Howard

Mike loved dancing. He had taken a dance class and learned many dance styles, everything from Rumba to Swing. At the university he attended, there was an evening dance called “Swing Kids” that did all sorts of different styles. The person doing the music would announce the type, and everyone would dance that dance form. Mostly only those who had taken a dance class came, but everyone was welcome. Those who didn’t know all the styles would sit out when a dance was announced that they didn’t know.
Rural Life: Through the eyes of children

1 month ago | postregister.com | Daris Howard

It was springtime, and my two youngest daughters had been cooped up in the house all winter and were anxious to get out every chance they could. They were born after we thought we were done having children, and they have complicated our household in many wonderful ways. They have also colored our lives with a tapestry of awareness that we should have had with our other children, but did not always have. I helped them put their sweaters on, for even though it was May, it was still chilly.
Mother and son

1 month ago | chronicleonline.com | Daris Howard

My mother has been gone for a couple of years, and I miss her. As I was thinking about her this Mother’s Day, I considered how different we were in so many ways. The main thing in which I felt she differed from me was her sense of humor. Sometimes it seemed nonexistent. Mom grew up during the Great Depression, and I feel that colored how she viewed everything. She took life far more seriously than I do. I have had my share of challenges, but I usually see humor in most things.
Rural Life: Mother and son

1 month ago | postregister.com | Daris Howard

My mother has been gone for a couple of years, and I miss her. As I was thinking about her this Mother’s Day, I considered how different we were in so many ways. The main thing in which I felt she differed from me was her sense of humor. Sometimes it seemed nonexistent. Mom grew up during the great depression, working hard on the family farm, and I feel that colored how she viewed everything. She took life far more seriously than I do.
Interesting things

1 month ago | chronicleonline.com | Daris Howard

On the first day of my classes, after the required roll call, I take the time to have my students introduce themselves. Many of my colleagues have told me they think that is a waste of time. But I have found it pays great dividends. Many students struggle to participate in class, afraid of saying something wrong in front of their peers. Coming from high school, where they knew many other students since kindergarten, being in a class now where they likely know no one can be especially intimidating.
Mother and Son | Meridian Magazine

1 month ago | latterdaysaintmag.com | Daris Howard

My mother has been gone for a couple of years, and I miss her. As I was thinking about her this Mother’s Day, I considered how different we were in so many ways. The main thing in which I felt she differed from me was her sense of humor. Sometimes it seemed nonexistent. Mom grew up during the great depression, and I feel that colored how she viewed everything. She took life far more seriously than I do. I have had my share of challenges, but I usually see humor in most things.