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'Fired Therapist. One Mother Is Enough' And Other 6-Word 'Momoirs'

Larry Smith | Posted 07.06.2011

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Larry Smith

There aren't many topics like moms to really light a fire under a conversation among a few friends, or even an entire community.

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What's Your Six-Word Secret To Happiness?

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 11.17.2011

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Gretchen Rubin

How would you sum up what you've learned about happiness in six words (or less)? It's a fascinating, thought-provoking exercise.

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Can You Tell Your Life Story In Only 6 Words?

Dr. Judith Rich | Posted 11.17.2011

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Dr. Judith Rich

"For sale: baby shoes, never worn." Ernest Hemingway If you think Twitter is abbreviated communication, how about this one: can you tell your entire...

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Six Word Memoirs: James Frey, Frank McCourt And Others Write Their Lives In Six Words (PHOTOS, POLL)

The Huffington Post | Jessie Kunhardt | Posted 05.25.2011

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Six word memoirs have become a literary trend in the past few years. The challenge, created by SMITH Magazine, is to write a memoir in just six words,...

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Contest: Six-Words on Water

Larry Smith | Posted 05.25.2011

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Larry Smith

Here's a Six-Word Challenge about one of summer's treats and earth's increasingly rare resources: water

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Contest: Michael Jackson's Six-Word Obit

Larry Smith | Posted 05.25.2011

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Larry Smith

We just launched a new six-word challenge: What's your six-word obituary for Michael Jackson?

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Six Words for Obama on January 20 (or: "And now for something completely different")

Larry Smith | Posted 05.25.2011

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Larry Smith

SMITH Magazine and The National Constitution Center have put out a challenge called Six Words to Inspire a Nation to find out what you're hoping to hear from the next president.

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