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lindyhop
02-08-2008, 08:38 PM
I saw this (http://www.smithmag.net/sixwords/) in the LA Times this week and also heard a piece on NPR. What a great idea!

My six-word memoir (which I haven't submitted yet...):


Late to the dance, catching up.


What's yours?
Alex
02-08-2008, 08:41 PM
Potential spoiled by lack of ambition.
SacTown Chronic
02-08-2008, 08:43 PM
Insatiable...his downfall and his charm.
Gemini Cricket
02-08-2008, 08:47 PM
Big eyes, big ears, big heart.
Not Afraid
02-08-2008, 09:54 PM
Should've. Could've. Would've?
LSPoorEeyorick
02-08-2008, 10:04 PM
Found happiness creating with her beloved.
CoasterMatt
02-08-2008, 10:22 PM
He screamed loudly alongside his muse.
RStar
02-09-2008, 08:10 PM
Oh. I thought the title was SEX-word memoir.

Oh well.

How about:

Secretly seeking a moment of peace.
Prudence
02-09-2008, 08:25 PM
Whole greater than sum of parts.
tracilicious
02-09-2008, 11:37 PM
Lived life authentically. Had many adventures.
mollywog
02-10-2008, 12:16 AM
Sometimes confused I continue to exist
ozron
02-10-2008, 12:42 AM
Actor in service of the story.
libraryvixen
02-10-2008, 09:50 AM
Feeling pure joy is my reward
Cadaverous Pallor
02-10-2008, 01:34 PM
Life recipe - half smarts, half luck.
Capt Jack
02-10-2008, 01:46 PM
future so bright, gotta wear shades :cool:
Ghoulish Delight
02-10-2008, 02:04 PM
Quietly enjoying all life has offered.
€uroMeinke
02-10-2008, 02:10 PM
He wrote the book on Hedonism
blueerica
02-10-2008, 03:10 PM
Moving forward, using all my breath
lashbear
02-10-2008, 05:41 PM
Loved an innuendo. Loved life too.
Kevy Baby
02-10-2008, 05:48 PM
Born, lived, loved, worked, retired, died.
lashbear
02-10-2008, 05:54 PM
I changed mine and submitted it.

"Loved innuendoes.. especially the hard ones"
Gn2Dlnd
02-11-2008, 12:38 PM
He cheated death, except this once.
Capt Jack
02-11-2008, 12:45 PM
He cheated death, except this once.

Born, lived, loved, worked, retired, died.

sound more like 6 word epitaphs


love em none the less.
Gemini Cricket
02-11-2008, 12:54 PM
Don't want no memoir, just remember
Moonliner
02-11-2008, 01:01 PM
Living in the dreams he nurtured.
Gn2Dlnd
02-11-2008, 01:30 PM
sound more like 6 word epitaphs


love em none the less.

You're right! I got the assignment wrong.

Second shot:

Finding life's potential unlimited, fear optional.
mousepod
02-11-2008, 02:05 PM
I never found time to write.
lashbear
02-11-2008, 05:35 PM
I think this is six words