“Grandkids on facebook. Too much information.”
—Today’s six-word memoir is from SMITHMag.net member, Willie
December 2010
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“The kids moved back. Economy stupid.”
—Today’s six-word memoir is from SMITHMag.net member, iralarry
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“Snow Day! Feel like a kid.”
—Today’s six-word memoir is from SMITHMag.net member, BullDogs3
“2010 memorable experience: Intensive Care Unit”
—Today’s six-word memoir is from SMITHMag.net member, BanjomanDan
“Didn’t think about you today… nevermind.”
—Today’s six-word memoir is from SMITHMag.net member, zuleika
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8. ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, by Piper Kerman (Spiegel & Grau)
Though it didn’t receive much attention, Kerman’s memoir stands up to the best of the year. Shortly after she graduated from Smith College, Kerman drifted into a relationship with a woman who turned out to be involved in international drug smuggling; she eventually had Kerman bring a suitcase full of cash into the United States. Ten years later the author was living and working in Brooklyn, happily engaged, when the feds came a-knockin’ at her door, and she was sentenced to 15 months in prison. Kerman’s account of how women live behind bars, and the bizarre culture of prison, is thoroughly engrossing and weirdly heartwarming. She’s hit the trifecta of memoir - rare, interesting circumstances, vivid writing and deep self-scrutiny.
Freaking delighted to see Piper chillin’ with Patti Smith, Jennifer Egan, and Emperor Franzen.
reading an interview with Piper on SMITH Mag:
“I wept, I hesitated: “I do.”
—Today’s six-word memoir is from SMITHMag.net member, judith17
“Five years in, three words missing.”
—Today’s six-word memoir is from SMITHMag.net member, ajaxx
“Year of Pig marries the Snake.”
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Today’s six-word memoir is by SMITHMag.net member, Steve__Anthony
“Our first divorce just didn’t take.”
—Today’s six-word memoir is from SMITHMag.net member, Veronica_Honer
“Slept late. Got Fired. Found love.”
—Today’s six-word memoir is from SMITHMag.net member, pauldawg73
“2010 first: more funerals than weddings.”
—Today’s six-word memoir is from SMITHMag.net member, eel23
“Broke rule. Kissed coworker. Big mistake.”
—Today’s six-word memoir is from SMITHMag.net member, lostintranslation
“They called me emo. I cried.”
—Today’s six-word memoir is from SMITHMag.net’s member, Nicolaaaa
“Big shoes to fill. I tripped.”
—Today’s six-word memoir of the day is from SMITHMag.net member, AudioDisco
“Lit candle. Said prayer. I watched.”
—Today’s six-word memoir is from SMITHMag.net member, marymc
