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Monday, January 13, 2020

Everyone has a story...the six-word memoir

Once asked to write a full story in six words, legend has it that Ernest Hemingway responded:
"For Sale: baby shoes, never worn."

Here are some others from Smith Magazine's collection:
Dave Eggers....."Fifteen years since last professional haircut."
Stephen Colbert....."Well, I thought it was funny."
A man dumped by his girlfriend...."I still make coffee for two."

In the spirit of profound brevity, write a six-word memoir representing one of the characters who has made an impression upon you this semester.

Next, write a six-word memoir that reflects where you are in life right now.