Monday, July 30, 2012

#118

So there is a web publication called SMITH magazine.  In 2006 the editor (Insprired by Ernest Hemingway's shortest of short stories) Larry Smith challenged his readers to describe their lives in six words.  The contest was meant to only last a month but to this day readers are still adding their mini-memoirs!

I figured this would be a fun opportunity to get to know some of you better!!  In the comments feel free to add your own 6 word memoir:)  MAKE SURE TO LEAVE YOUR NAME:)  I want to know who wrote what!

Here are a few of examples of what people have written:

Starting with Hemingway- "For Sale: Baby shoes, never worn"

"Might as well eat that cookie"- Paula Deen

"Life gives lemons but no juicer"- Jordan Miller, 22

"Still fit into high school earrings"- Kimberly Kilroy, 55

"Recipe for failure.  Changed my ingredients"- Antonee Boykin, 30

"Sorry I'm not married yet, Mom"- Julie Blattberg, 42

"Loving heart for sale, Like new" Rosanne Carey, 55

"Former doc now wears art smock"- Amy Harrison, 35 

How cool, right??!!


IF YOU HAVE EMAILED ME I WILL REPOST IN THE COMMENTS SO EVERYONE CAN READ IT:)

50 comments:

  1. "Always a romantic dreamer at heart" Laurie Knight, 48

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  2. God's grace heard; my children's laughter.

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  3. "Life: It FINALLY all makes sense!"- Reba, 67

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  4. To many kids, not enough hands -Ashleigh, 25

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    1. Girl I'll just copy and past for my mini-memoir! hahaha

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  5. Perfect love turns fear to faith.

    susieqlaw

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  6. Daughter
    Girlfriend
    Fiance
    Wife
    Mother
    Widow -Janice

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  7. When in doubt, lied ass off! -Misty W, 28 LOL

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    1. I just LOVE this one!!!

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  8. Works son up to son down

    Rikki 28 (mother of 2 boys)

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  9. Just relax man, it's only life! --Connie, 21 (I'll be damned if I put my real age, Ha!)

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  10. Why wait? Getting married at nineteen! -Lily 19

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  11. 'Can I get a do over!!??'
    - Marla, 31

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  12. Live in the Moment, Life's Short - Mary Kay 42

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  13. Living by God's grace and mercy. -Kelly

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  14. i healed my heart giving birth---jamie

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  15. So many women; So little time

    Love,
    Jason, 25

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  16. "When did my life fly by!?!?"- Sara V, 48

    (Hope you don't mind I posted it here Sara:) Thought it was better than just me reading it on email:) I'll take it down if you object)

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  17. 28 years later, mom was right!

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  18. I'm sorry, God. Thank You. (Repeat). -Audrey A.

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  19. Moving forward. Everyday a new beginning.

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  20. I am the queen of indecision - Molly (34)

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  21. ...talk...open mouth insert foot...talk... Joe

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  22. Wonderful husband, three kids, very blessed :-) KellyGerl, 32

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  23. Eat well, stay fit, die anyway. -- Risa (32?)

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    1. LOVE this one too!!!

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  24. Eventually we die, live it up!- Michelle-33

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  25. It's got to be noon somewhere!!!! Lisa, 41

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  26. Heavyweight Boxing Match: Happiness vs. Heartache CMR, 47

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  27. Guys these are GREAT!!!! What a fun read!!

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  28. Must write perfect post. Missed boat....Trish 44

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  29. My beautiful boys give me hope! ~Millie S, 25

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  30. Autism doesn't define us. Love does. - Erin, 34

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    1. You may already know of this book, but a friend of mine has recently written about her experience with her own autistic son in "The Anti-Romantic Child", --("A Story of Unexpected Joy"). Of course I don't know your story, but hers is a beautiful one that might be similar to yours as well. It would be an honor to be a liaison to two kindred spirits... --With Love.

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    2. Dear Erin--pardon my air-headed-ness, the author is Priscilla Gilman.

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  31. Live for blessings in all circumstances.

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  32. Life begins and ends with LOVE! -Cici, 30

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  33. Everyone thought it, I said it!

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  34. WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THAT!

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  35. Still hoping for husband and kids! -Rachel, 34

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  36. Still looking for my soul mate!!! Tired of crying every night!

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  37. This is absolutely beautifull Home

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  38. "I'm setting firm but loving boundaries " Ashley,

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  39. Someone else's tragedy, reveals your identity

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