What is your favourite 2012 six-word-memoir?
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Did you read one that struck a personal chord? Did you write one that you think was your best? Share, if you will. by canadafreeze in Six Words Questions on Jan 02, 2013 | 
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accidentaltourist says,
I had a few that meant quite a lot when I wrote them, but they no longer exist. There are many that linger as whispers in my heart, though.Dragonflower says,
Yes, the one that got me interested in Smith mag. It was in early 2011 and I saw it in an O magazine issue my neighbor gave me. (Oprah's mag).Loving heart for sale. Like new.
I still have it up where I have lots of inspirational messages.
Dragonflower says,
oops, sorry. You asked for 2012 memoir.I've just read since Nov. There are quite a few I thought were especially funny and some so poetic. There was one recently like that. I will try to recollect it. It was beautiful.
For my own memoirs, I feel there is a magic about sending my most worrisome or heartfelt words out in the universe after being touched by the Smith community. One was "Should I? What would Santa do?" and its follow up, "Heart felts need no further explanation." My own Christmas miracle.
Dragonflower says,
"Words unspoken create caverns too wide" singersomewhere"Love is balm that soothes souls." lovelylizard
There are many more. Thank you, memorists.
JAD says,
That was JAD hieronimo, When I wrote it, I was even touched:) I remember you giving me my props.unknown116 says,
JAD, I never saw that memoir, but it's pretty dang powerful.And it's not a six, but it was a response to someone's six that I love: Don't yuck someone's yum.
canadafreeze says,
... don't yuck someone's yum is from marymc, I do believe ...JAD says,
Thanks, unknown116.marymc says,
:-) CF.Redx3 says,
Handwriting on the wall vaguely familiar. - tea topperTeaTopper says,
Wow! Thank you, Redx3. One of my many favorites is by Clevy, who contributed a few memoirs in March of 2012: "Wallflowers can become wildflowers. I did."Steve__Anthony says,
Contemplating change. Decided to pocket it. Canadafreeze.It also LOVE your ELEPHANT stories. Didn't think anyone noticed?
"Hard working. Earnest. But no Hemingway." By me is also a favorite on mine.
canadafreeze says,
:-)SingerSomewhere says,
"Wisdoms live in all my afterthoughts" -Steve AnthonyAnd Autumn22, I am absolutely flattered that you picked one of my memoirs(:
Dragonflower says,
SingerSomewhere, it's what I love about the memoirs here_-- how they can touch on something so eloquently. They help in the darkest hours, or they lift you up with humor. Yours touched on an aspect of my life so succiently it was like you were speaking just to me.Redx3 says,
@teatopper- it resonates with me as a reminder that we write our own histories and destinies. Too often, I haven't liked the mural and realized I was the artist.That is why Smith is so enlightening. Each of us refracts, brightening another's room.
JAD says,
That's ok hieronimo, I have the pleasure of knowing long after I'm gone that memoir will be embedded in your memory somewhere.ba_miracle says,
One of the first...to grab me into the site.Dear karma, you missed a few.
Believe.
Broke the cycle. Not an abuser.
Dean6805
Today, another day to love him.
DynamicDbytheSea
I took this one to heart and with me on my California visit. I gave love just a little more warmly, held my best friends 3 month old just a little more snugly and appreciated the love I have that much more graciously. (no, I have not always embraced love graciously)
catsmeow says,
Best advice: Lower expectations. Wear slippers. Talk less. By JohnBigJohnMost beautiful: Before Vermeer sunlight was only spectacular. By Loon
Two that resonated for me: Still fighting to remain an outsider. BySagacious12 -and- Exposed: left my extrovert at home. By notjustagirl
Makes me laugh every time: You: I like my version better. By Jessica_Leichsenring
Only the tip of the proverbial iceberg. Might need my own awards night gala to list all of my favorites.