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Babyruth
Member
07-19-2001
| Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 11:45 am
Six-Word Memoirs... Link to book "Legend has it that Hemingway was once challenged to write a story in only six words. His response? “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.” Last year, SMITH Magazine re-ignited the recountre by asking readers for their own six-word memoirs. They sent in short life stories in droves, from the bittersweet (“Cursed with cancer, blessed with friends”) and poignant (“I still make coffee for two”) to the inspirational (“Business school? Bah! Pop music? Hurrah”) and hilarious (“I like big butts, can’t lie”). Everyone has a story. Can you tell yours in six words?" ***** I copied the above text from the Smith magazine website where you can read submissions and post your own (which might be used in the next book). http://www.smithmag.net/sixwords/ We bought the book last month and really enjoy reading the entries. I thought it would be fun to post our six word memoirs here at TVCH, too. I will get this thread started with one from me, but might post a new one every day. I hope others will join in! Mine for today: Family shaded, found sun, late bloomer.
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 11:51 am
What a great idea, Babyruth! This sounds like fun. Here's mine for today: Hate being poor. Need my job. 
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 11:52 am
I think Cyndi Lauper has the best story: Girls just want to have fun. 
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 12:00 pm
Love me, love my dogs too.
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Scooterrific
Member
07-08-2005
| Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 12:07 pm
mine gets red dotted 
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 12:10 pm
BOOGITY BOOGITY BOOGITY LET'S GO RACING! hehehehe heading to Kansas Speedway tomorrow.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 12:19 pm
Gettin my freak on, caio baby.
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Wink
Member
10-06-2000
| Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 12:21 pm
Lived it, loved it, no regrets.
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 12:33 pm
Melodrama for hire. Educated. No pets.
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Karen
Member
09-07-2004
| Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 12:34 pm
Pause for hugs and laugh often.
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 12:51 pm
Scooter, yours is only five words.
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 12:53 pm
Ice cream will be my end
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 12:55 pm
Tell no lies. Live, love, laugh.
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Scooterrific
Member
07-08-2005
| Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 1:13 pm
Grooch Mine gets flippin Red dotted everytime!
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 1:54 pm
Let it go, love, be loved,
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Grumpy
Member
02-08-2004
| Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 1:55 pm
No work today Need new job
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 2:40 pm
I thought of a good one for me this year ... I was too good for you! 
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 2:47 pm
Of course I'd do things differently.
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Beekindpleez
Member
07-18-2006
| Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 3:27 pm
Find the good and praise it.
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Landileigh
Member
07-29-2002
| Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 3:42 pm
i was right, you were wrong
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 3:54 pm
tells a story..hmmm The weeds hid the foreclosure sign.
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Dogdoc
Member
09-29-2001
| Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 4:03 pm
Find a friend, change your life.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 4:04 pm
Just breath, it is not personal.
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 6:20 pm
The smarty side of me would say: Hey beeyitches, look at me now! The adult side of me would say: Started out insecure, found my strength
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Kimsue
Member
07-08-2005
| Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 6:35 pm
Escapee, I like yours.
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