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Six-Word Search: “Dream”

January 24, 2012 | The Six-Word Memoir Blog

Daydreams, nightmares, dreams of a better future… Although there are many different categories, we all have dreams. Whether we like it or not, our subconscious is constantly contemplating new possibilities and reimagining reality. Despite how elusive dreams may seem, they’re usually worth chasing. As the cold icily cracks down, winter sometimes feels nightmarish and dark. So huddle up with these SMITH Magazine and SMITH Teens writers’ fiery dreams, and be inspired to plow into the stormy unknown.

As we kissed, dream ploughed reality.
- Krisc

Dreamt of future. Woke to past.
- Musically

Captured dreams. Smile beams. Future gleams.
- Contemplative

I dreamt impossibilities, now they’re reality.
- Tonks89

Don’t doubt the unknown. Dream on.
- LaurensRad (more…)

“Bring Wikipedia back. Project’s due Friday.” The Best Six-Word Memoirs of the Week

January 20, 2012 | The Six-Word Memoir Blog

This week: Golden Globes for the stars, a birthday for Betty White and a blackout for Wikipedia. The headlines led to colorful imagery, but have nothing on the torrent of self-expression that poured out from the Six-Word Memoir community. Below are the best memoirs of the week. For more to read, click on each author’s name.

Most Writerly: “My muse must be a freelancer.” -TeaTopper
Most Self-Aware: “I’m not handicapped until I’m reminded.” -Heavens_Mantra
Toughest Narrative Arc: “I am hiding behind a username.” -radmadandconfused (profile image above)
Most Surprising Turn of Events: “Mom, dad, I’m not gay. Sorry.” -scarecrow
Best Wordplay: “Shame scarred me more than cuts.” -Contemplative from Six Words on TWLOHA
Most Timely: “Bring Wikipedia back. Project’s due Friday.” -mangafreak101 from SMITHTeens

Plus: Read about the Six-Word Memoir project in the February issue of Oprah Magazine. (more…)

Six-Word Search: “Awkward”

January 17, 2012 | The Six-Word Memoir Blog

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Whatever happened to awkwardness being a prepubescent phenomenon we were supposed to “grow out of”? Whether 12, 22 or 52, awkwardness still seems to cling to us like a separation anxious child. Consider this a shout out to the anti-suave, the accident prone, the gangly, gawky and socially stunted for making life a humorously colorful place. Read the Six-Word anthems to awkwardness below and rejoice in the fact that whether you walk briskly into glass doors, misread romantic signals or tell racy jokes at conservative parties, you (and your ever-present pseudo pet, the awkward turtle) are not alone. Click on an author’s name to read more of his/her Six-Word Memoirs.

Faked ambition, until it fit. Awkwardly. -hollmariechicago

Finding self through vodka, awkwardness, love. -Starr

My world’s a play, awkwardly cast. -scandalousmuffin

Broken zipper makes it really awkward. -clayray3290

Tender hug. Awkward moment: after hug. -GoddessRock

Anticipated kiss…lingered…didn’t happen. Awkward. -TaNkGirrrl

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“Now my sister, once my brother.” The Best Six-Word Memoirs of the Week

January 14, 2012 | The Six-Word Memoir Blog

This week, apocalypse predictions, Tebow crushes and a celebrity baby named Blue Ivy ruled headlines. The SMITH community wrote about these and their own personal headlines via thousands of Six-Word Memoirs. Below are the best stories of the week. For more reading, click on each author’s name.

Best Backstory: “Now my sister, once my brother.” -k-lou (profile image above) with a backstory
Best Source Material: “Aspiring to Betty-ness, Crocker, Page, Friedan.” -StacyJane
Most Candid: “Only porn I seek resembles her.” -renegade
Most Self-Aware: “Had a cookie. Resolutions be damned.” -treehugger from Six-Word Resolutions
Most Writerly: “Write lightly, since I always erase.” -lacrossemiddie from SMITHTeens
Best Imagery: “Relighting old flame with new matches.” -MelMellyM from Six Words on Love & Heartbreak
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