Writing. Briefly.

While I was in Phoenix, I stumbled upon a book in my mother-in-law's house. It was called Not Quite What I Was Planning, and it collected 800 six-word memoirs into a book. Apparently this contest was created in 2006 by SMITH magazine (where was I?) as an antidote to the wordy novel churner-outers over at NANOWRIMO.

Be brief, they challenged. Say less.

I am more wordy than brief, but driving across the desert the words whirled in sixes.

Here are my top three (about me):

Virginia. Connecticut. Napoli. Tokyo. L.A.. Home?

Lost mermaid finds California waves. Happy.

Dreamer seeks beauty. Writes. Swims. Loves.

Which do you like? Cast your vote.

Then send one back to me! It's fun!