monoceros blogsI became a fan of six-word memoirs after reading this story on NPR last year. Six-word memoirs are a little like PostSecret cards, but in six words only. The brevity makes for hilarious and startlingly poignant stories.
The original sold so well they expanded and published a revised edition. This year, there's one just for stories on love and heartbreak.
According to the creators on Smith Magazine, your memoir can change with time. You're even encouraged to write a new one every year (or month, or week). Here are three I wrote last year:
"Ignored my instincts; paying for it."
"Didn't want a safe, predictable life."
"Introverted, iNtuitive, Feeling, Judging. Often misunderstood."
And one I wrote this year:
"Did the unexpected. Many thrills ensued."
The first book
The second book
=)love your positive 6-words!
what a crazily fun idea!
Posted by: tiggie at January 27, 2009 8:37 AMThought I knew much; still learning.
Posted by: joseph at January 27, 2009 10:32 AMEver restless...still searching...chronically dissatisfied.
Posted by: DSD at January 27, 2009 9:24 PMWent on blind date. Married him.
Posted by: olduvai at January 28, 2009 1:22 AMThanks for sharing, everyone! I loved reading your stories. It's especially nice because I also know the bigger story behind each six-word story. =)
Posted by: monoceros at January 28, 2009 9:46 PM