A few weeks ago Stacey Shubitz posted a six-word story as her Slice of Life. (She, in turn, had been inspired by Jennifer Floyd’s six-word story post.) I’ve toyed with these before, but I’ve never shared any because, well, I’m never quite content with my own. (“I’m never quite content with my own” = seven words) Story of my life. (= four words)
That said, I can’t quite shake the idea, and I keep writing them. So, without too many more words, in no particular order, here are six of my six-word stories:
His tiny naked body snuggles mine.
Found my love at their wedding.
I constantly wonder what students learn.
Started presents early; still not done.
I forsook politeness to pursue learning.
One more page, then I’ll sleep.
Persistence and Pedagogy 
Oh! These are such fun. I’m always intrigued by these six-word stories, but have not yet played around with them. You have created such a lovely variety! I think the last two are my favorites. Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks! I find succinctness challenging – and yet these have really been kicking around in my head. I really enjoyed playing with them.
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Takeaway: Our minds think parenthetically similarly.
(Six words!)
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Even more true given your post – our minds have definite similarities. (only 5)
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Thank you for post this slice! I keep forgetting about trying this style of story writing out myself. You’ve got some interesting ones there! 🙂
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Thanks. For me, the challenge is that I want to add MORE. 6 words… it definitely keeps my mind busy.
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I’m thankful Jennifer and I both inspired your slice of life post today, Amanda!
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Hey, I’m grateful, too!
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I have an English teacher that did this with her students! They were amazingly personal and insightful. Great job with yours
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I love these, especially since I can relate to them all. My daughter found her love at her best friend’s wedding. I am waiting for my grandbaby due in December. Can’t wait to snuggle his tiny body.
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Oh, baby snuggles are the best. December is so close!! Can’t wait to hear about another wonderful arrival into the world.
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Wondering more about this one: I forsook politeness to pursue learning.
I also started presents earlier than usual… think that leads to more presents. (6 words)
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Ha! Our last PD day. Our school board keeps mandating (the same) specific “learnings” and I finally lost my cool and left, went to my office and did PD (reading) that is important to my actual classroom. I pretty much always follow the rules, so it was a real change for me!
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You go girl!
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I like these! I’m not good at condensing my ideas. I gave up on trying years ago. Perhaps it’s worth another go?
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I find it oddly difficult, but I’ve kind of grown to like the challenge. Well, “like” might be a strong word!
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Nice six words, I think I will try. Thank you.
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