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“I Just See The World Differently.” The Best Six-Word Memoirs of the Week

Saturday, September 17th, 2011

This week, 9/11 was on everyone’s minds, Jackie O’s previously unreleased interview caused controversy, and Miss Angola inherited the Miss Universe crown. Life: full of moments where we don’t know if we want to laugh or cry, yell or sigh. Everyday at SMITH, writers share Six-Word Memoirs that reflect moments of mixed emotions. Read below [...]

“MarriageRx: More bumps in the night.” The Best Six-Word Memoirs of the Week

Saturday, September 10th, 2011

Hurricane Irene’s wrath left many parts in her path not as bad as expected, President Obama jobs speech left many wondering who they elected, and the tenth anniversary of 9/11 left the world reflective. Through rain and shine, SMITH Magazine’s passionate community of storytellers distilled their lives and the world around them in six well-chosen [...]

Six Words for Sept. 11 on PBS’ “Need to Know” on Sept. 9

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

A few weeks ago, SMITH and PBS’s weekly newsmagazine program, Need To Know, asked you to share your Six-Word Memoirs about 9/11—what you remember from that day, its impact, or anything you would like to express, in six concise words, as the tenth anniversary approaches.
Here are a few of the Six-Word Memoirs on September 11 [...]

 
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