Memoir in Six Words

[*anj*]

There is a very cool thing being circulated around the internet right now. NPR is doing it, bloggers are doing it, there's a book about it:http://www.smithmag.net/sixwords/

The legend is that Hemingway was asked to write a novel in six words and he is said to have written the following: For Sale: Baby shoes, never worn

So I thought it might be fun if we did that here. Write your own memoir, in six words. It could be either a capsule of your life, or just the way you're feeling right now.

Here's mine (it's just about how I'm feeling right now, not the story of my life, or maybe it is...):

Vicious cycle. Tired, push, push, tired.

[cin]

Rise, teach, cook, clean, restless sleep.

[Michelle T]

endless days leading mule to water

Michelle T

[j.griff]

Up and down; round and round.

[Maria from IN]

Early to bed? Gimme a break.

Pork chops inspire man to plumbing.

Chocolate makes my world go round.

I like this--this is fun! (Hey--that's six words!!)

Caffeine is its own food group.

[Miss Peregrine]

St. Johns wort, I love you :D

[Doran]

Interesting exercise.

1. May I be excused now, please?

2. The answer was there all along.

3. Moments add up to a life.


Doran

[nuthouse]

b

[Heidi @ Mt Hope]

Family strength, routine, and beauty fulfill.

[Plaid Dad]

Where are you, God? Oh, there.

[Audrey]

Baby Woman learned to love Herself.

[Laura Corin]

Lived abroad. Home educated two sons.

Laura

[OceanBreeze]

It is no longer about me.

[Carol in Cal.]

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[PrairieAir]

Hemingway was a hack. That's four words; it's not my attempt at this exercise. I did consider one along that theme, but it was not at all nice. Sorry. Have I mentioned how overrated I think Hemingway is?

Oh well. I like some of the attempts I see here much better than his. I especially like Doran's and Plaid Dad's. I'm not known for my brevity.

Prairie winds blow long and hot.
I'm so deep. Better wear boots.
:p

[WTMindy]

Laughter and love fill my heart

[Janna]

:)

[Laura K (NC)]

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[*anj*]

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You need more words, Laura. Doncha?:D

[Laura K (NC)]

How about,

"I'm trying, but I'm too wordy."

:p

or

"Who can, without hope and effort?"

[mcconnellboys]

Perception is reality; reality is perception.

Regena

[Mrs. Readsalot]

This is how I always try to live my life.

[OnTheBrink]

God graciously loves and protects me.

[Jean in Newcastle]

Can I borrow from Aesop?

"Slow and steady wins the race."

[Beth in Central TX]

Read, think, pray, plan, organize, do

Watch them grow up too fast.

[fishnoises]

Eternity with Jesus is my future.

(I'm reading Randy Alcorn's "Heaven" and I have a new understanding of what my life is supposed to look like now and in Heaven here on the New Earth. It is totally cool.)

[Kristafish]

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/signs138.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

[JennifersLost]

Oh! That was the good part!



Hee hee - I always seem to figure this out AFTER the fact.

[PariSarah]

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[Tutor]

The one attributed to Hemingway makes me want to cry. Love Plaid Dad's and PariSarah's too. This is fun. I'll be thinking of more over the next few days.

[Jean in Newcastle]

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/signs138.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

How about "Falling in love with your smile" (from your signature)

[PiCO]

Check your ideas against the facts.
Always look on the Bright side.

[Laura Corin]

I was contemplating a second masters the other day....

Laura

[Amy in Orlando]

WOW - this is hard. You guys have come up with some good ones - I'm going to have to keep thinking. The first thing off the top of my head is:

She goofed. She wrote. They laughed.

I'm another non-Hemingway fan, but I think this is way fun.

[gardenschooler]

Every day has its own tomorrow.

Gah! I'm going straight to bed!

I'll try to think one up.

I can talk in six words.

All night long, grating on nerves.

I am really going to bed.

There is nothing to be said.

(Please ignore me - this is all the fun I get).

[Natalieclare]

Sleepless nights: sweet delights; toddler frights

[Colleen]

Life: It's what you make it. (Upbeat!:))

Life: No one comes out alive. (Morbidly philosophical.:cool:)

Can you pass the bean dip? (Humorous!:D)

I'm aware I was speeding, officer. (Admittedly apropos:rolleyes:)

Being on time is highly overrated. (Ditto!)

[Jean in Wisc]

Snowplow opened driveway for ambulance tonight

Mom: hospital; Me: home. Feeling sad.

[Lorna]

Snowplow opened driveway for ambulance tonight

Mom: hospital; Me: home. Feeling sad.

((((Jean))))

Loyal daughter; always there; mother's joy

[Friederike in Persia]

Here's one from me:

Let's look for adventure, family!

[Volty]

I pass gas, therefore I am.

[*anj*]

Spend so much rep. on this thread, that it's all gone.
Me too. Spread rep, all gone!

[Soph the vet]

Repent, believe, love God, love neighbor.

[PrairieAir]

Volty just changed his avatar, but that and his "memoir" gave me a thought that made me laugh.
Volty's motto: Burn in, burn out.

Sorry, I had to say it.

[Volty]

Volty just changed his avatar, but that and his "memoir" gave me a thought that made me laugh.
Volty's motto: Burn in, burn out.

Sorry, I had to say it.

Exploding in a blaze of glory. http://www.thestarvingbrain.com/forum/Smileys/default/thumbsup.gif

[Virginia Dawn]

Hah!

Even philosphers and presidents pass gass.

[Virginia Dawn]

I love this thread.


Do I want to read that?

Do I want to say that?

Do I want to be here?

Where oh where am I going?

Will it matter in the end?

Tinker, tailor, teacher, thinker, taster, tea

[Jill, OK]

Whether I realize it, or not. :)

[Jill, OK]

///////////

[Jan in SC]

I like...

Fell down. Got up. Tried again.

[rockermom]

I hope I can do this...

[Elaine]

Gosh this is hard! Can I steal Plaid Dad's? I love that.:o


Run with perseverance. Finish well. Amen;)

[dragons in the flower bed]

It is no longer about me.

I love yours, OceanBreeze.

Here's mine --

Dreaming together created happy, educational quagmires.

Hey, no one said we had to use small words.

[Shannon831]

No home here, grace is enough

[Rebecca in GA]

Better for the smile I gave. :)

[Old Dominion Heather]

Don't stop. Things will get better.

[Diana in OR]

I'm here to state. the. obvious

OR

This isn't rocket science, you know.;)

[CLHCO]

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[Just Me]

Not now dear, my head hurts! :o

Sorry!

How about -

Daughter, Wife, Mother, Friend, Just Me

[JudoMom]

The boys finally drove her crazy ;).

Glorify God by enjoying Him forever.

[rockermom]

Not now dear, my head hurts! :o

Dang! That's what I wish I had posted.

[BMC]

<><

even though I have trouble living it.

[PiCO]

"Sacred cows make the best hamburger."
;)

[Soph the vet]

///////////"Everything I need...I already have"
I think that is in the lyrics of a song by 4HIM.:confused:

[angela in ohio]

endless days leading mule to water

Michelle T

:D

[angela in ohio]

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[DollyM]

but I considered many other. And I can't count - obviously.

I love some Hemingway (Moveable Feast) BTW (but despise others - Sun Also Rises, many of the short stories ....) He was just a guy.

[Jill, OK]

You did see where I said that it was from the lyrics of a song, right? LOL...I wouldn't want anyone to think I was taking credit for it.

[Rachel]

So many loves, must make time

[Chris in VA]

"Dross burned, His Face was revealed."

That may sound a little creepy!

"Finally lived the life she had."

"Happily Ever After really is true."

[Remudamom]

What do you mean "It's triplets?"

Is it time to ride yet?

Wake, feed, clean, teach, ride, sleep.

No, you can't have another dog.

What did I just tell you?

[Friederike in Persia]

This isn't rocket science, you know.;)[/QUOTE]

and my dc don't have a clue what it means!

[Once]

1 She loved them with her life.


2 Not perfect but always moving forward.


3 God's grace covered it all.....Amen!


MichelleT can I ask for permission to borrow your six words. Beautifully put.


This is addictive. Must. Stop. Now.

[Mekanamom]

Horse sweat is the best perfume;

Be your own best friend daily;

Creativity never comes when it's called;

I'm just looking for my muse;

Can you make your own dinner?

[*anj*]

This one is from a musical I love:

Slotted spoons don't hold much soup.

This is my own:

Make me go to bed....please!!!!

[HSMom2One]

1. K-3 painted today. Lord, I'm tired.


2. Row... Row...Row...Row...Row...Row...


3. With God all things are possible!

[Suzanne in ABQ]

Up late again. Morning coming soon.