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I was listening to NPR near Valetine's Day and heard about 6 word memoirs. The most famous one was by Hemingway who boasted he could tell a story in 6 words. His was, "For sale: Baby shoes, never worn."
The NPR program had solicited 6 word memoirs about love, and included both elation and heartbreak in the submissions they read.
I got to thinking that the writers on this board might have some 6 word memoirs that might be especially poignant---and since writing often lowers stress for me, I'm making the suggestion here. Would you like to try your hand at a 6 word memoir? Don't limit yourself to just one, but come again and write more when you feel inspired.
Here's one from me:
When he frowns I brace myself.
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« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2009, 11:37:56 AM » |
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Not at all what I imagined.
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Fill my mouth with worthwhile stuff & shut it when I've said enough. Amen
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« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2009, 02:22:01 PM » |
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She can con you within minutes.
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« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2009, 07:35:46 PM » |
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Anger burns behind her sweet smile.
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Fill my mouth with worthwhile stuff & shut it when I've said enough. Amen
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The voice of reason....gone amok
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« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2009, 08:41:30 PM » |
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I thought she would never leave.
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bio dd35 freakishly sweet
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add24 P/A Rad. Unattached, wants the family bene
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« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2009, 09:18:50 PM » |
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Oh Justine, that is hilarious!!!!!!
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« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2009, 09:23:09 PM » |
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Things aren't always as they appear.
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« Reply #7 on: February 18, 2009, 12:03:48 AM » |
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You guys are great! I love your memoirs. Here's another one.
Parents are hostile, child is charming.
and one more,
If his lips move, he's lying.
Sorry, stole those from other posts :-)
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« Reply #8 on: February 18, 2009, 07:58:42 AM » |
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RAD parents suffer because they love.  |
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« Reply #9 on: February 18, 2009, 09:28:13 AM » |
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Missing the person she could become.
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« Reply #10 on: February 18, 2009, 09:30:41 AM » |
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RAD hurts in the worst way. (similar to Ma's)
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« Reply #11 on: February 18, 2009, 09:46:16 AM » |
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Unconditional love can survive repeating defeat.
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« Reply #12 on: February 18, 2009, 10:57:54 AM » |
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Battles for control in meaningless situations.
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Lord,
Fill my mouth with worthwhile stuff & shut it when I've said enough. Amen
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Parenting IS a VERB
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« Reply #13 on: February 18, 2009, 06:35:43 PM » |
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So much potential, so sadly wasted.
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Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, screaming WOO HOO! What a ride!
RIP Diane And Gustavo, You'll be missed.
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« Reply #14 on: February 18, 2009, 09:16:16 PM » |
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Twins: 1+1=10
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This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.
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