I know, I know.
I heard about Pippa. Another one bites the dust. It’s why I keep extras in the Crush Bin. You never know when one’ll haul off and get engaged on you. Everyone from Summer Sanders to Paula Creamer to Cher Lloyd to Lizzy O’Leary to Elizabeth Davis to … well, you see what I’m dealing with.
I mentioned Pippa – she of royalty and extraordinary physical gifts – in my email to y’all about this month’s six words prompt.
Every month, I compile a post called 6 words. Ernest Hemingway inspired it. He claimed any story can be told in six words. No more, no less. I turn to bloggers, friends, strangers, and a few strange blogger friends with a prompt, to respond to in six words.
July is Freedom from Fear of Speaking Month.
In six words, tell something you’d like to say to the world. Think, I never liked my mom’s spaghetti or You should marry me, Pippa Middleton. Apparently, I needed an actual ring and an actual knee to bend to enter consideration. Who knew?
What about you?
No, I’m not proposing. What’s something you’d like to tell the world – in six words?
Note: I’m often asked how I choose participants for 6 words. It’s a simple process. I have a list of blogs to read; it’s long, and it’s based on blogs I’ve found through social media and comments here on this blog.
I try to get through several each day. That doesn’t always work out. Those that I visit, I will extend an invitation to, whether it’s my first time or 300th time on your blog. That is, if you have an email address on your blog.
Also, if you’re in my inbox, I’ll extend the invitation when we correspond. Thing is, the inbox looks like a garden that needs weeding right now. I’m so far behind, I can’t even extend a thank you for some of the six-w0rds contributions I’ve gotten!
I’ll catch up.
Also, you can always send me an email and ask me what the prompt is this month.
1. Man with dog, totally my Kryptonite!
Les B., of Ink Interrupted
2. We should have married each other.
Jack S., of The Jack B
3. Don’t stop believing today or ever.
Janine H., of Confessions of a Mommyaholic
4. Skin color does not define me.
Tracy, of A Joyful Process
5. You don’t HAVE to like Shakespeare.
Mya G., of Peace, Good Tickle-Brain
6. My wife doesn’t fold shirts right.
Eric W., of Stomperdad
7. I want to meet Gary Sinise.
Lisa, of Blondie’s Bearista
8. More kindness, please. Also, frozen mojitos.
Jen G., of Jen Groeber, Mama Art
9. Dear customers, actually haven’t tried everything.
Britta B., of It’s a Britta Bottle
10. I could eat sushi every day.
Stacey R., of The Soccer Mom Blog
11. Dogs in public–the new cigarette.
P.D. W, of Cricket Muse
12. I can’t ever forgive you, sorry.
Tyler A., of Tyler Charles Austen
13. Sometimes “wow” isn’t a positive comment.
Sarah, of Journeys of the Zoo
14. Tell me your story, I’m listening.
Amy R., of HerStory
15. Please don’t elect a hate-filled president!
Tamara G., of Confessions of a Part-time Working Mom
16.Doctor confirmed I’ve got “whitecoatitis.”
Kelly M., of Just Typikel
17. I run to chase away old age.
Wendy R., of Wendy is Taking the Long Way Home
18. I love cleaning when I’m angry.
Hilary, of Feeling Beachie
19. Please follow my blog, Michelle Obama.
Pat C., of New Bloggy Cat
20. Every moment is a new beginning.
Deborah W., of Temenos
21. Look for the good in everyone.
Tiffany M., of Sounds Like Life to Me
22. We need more love, more compassion.
Sara L., of Sara Letourneau
23. Dear mankind,
Just one question –
Why?
Sue J., of It Goes On
24. Kidney donation freed me from dialysis!
Beth C., of Dialysis Gal
25. Reality television helps me escape reality.
Mo, of Mocadeaux
26. Her smile always heals my heart.
Michelle D., of The Complete Savorist
27. Raw cookie dough won’t kill you.
Michelle T., of Lipstick and Laundry
28. I’m scared Trump will get elected.
Roxanne P., of Unintentionally Brilliant
29. When kids ask questions, answer them.
Eli P., of Coach Daddy
Just a dad ... 
Interesting… These responses are all over the place. I’m counting on people listening to Tamara or else I’m going to have to hope that Michelle is right about that cookie dough thing. And I’m going to have to share some of Jen’s frozen mojitos.
That’s the beauty of six words, Mo. No matter who’s in office, cookie dough will be the winning ticket.
Frozen mojitos are the responsible choice given the heat index.
Good ones! Sorry to wimp out this time around, but I just couldn’t get my creative juices flowing in time. I just came up with this one, though – my new Facebook mantra: “If you post politics, I’ll unfollow.”
Glad you liked them, Deb! I’m sure you’ll kick some arse next time around. If I went by your mantra, you might be my only Facebook friend left.
Nicely done as always, many thanks.
Wait, are we allowed to provide more than six word comments. 😉
Thanks Jack – good to have you along again. Six-word comments aren’t required, but they’re duly starred.
Ha, these are fun. Do again.
Thanks Wendy. I just might consider it.
Wake up world, no second chances
Nice one, Susan. Timely, too.
Reblogged this on All In A Dad's Work and commented:
Ssy it to the world! (But keep it to 6 words please)
Good ones! Thanks for the fun and laughs, Eli! Cheers, ฅ(*ΦωΦ*) ฅ
Thanks Pat! It’s always a riot, isn’t it?
That’s right, Eli! Have a great weekend! (“⌒∇⌒”)
You too, P.
i always love these and #8 is my favorite this time!
Jen might get the prize this time, beth!
I’m not deaf. I’m not mute.
How are you Eli…I’m no longer on the list. It’s fine 🙂
Good one! I’m doing great … there’s no list. There’s only serendipity. And email. Just send me an email to ask for the prompt, and it’s yours. LJ.
Love this post!!!!
Thanks for playing along, Hilary!
I love this post too! It is always my favorite to see every month. There are some really good ones here!
Glad you like it, Tiff! What would a month be without six words? Well, the same, but I like it anyway. Good roundup, as always. Thanks for being part of it!
Thanks again for inviting me for this, Eli. 🙂 It’s interesting to see how much variety there is everyone’s answers, but there’s still a common theme running through several of them. A lot of us seem to have had compassion on our minds lately.
Also, MIchelle T. – I don’t eat it very often, but I LOVE RAW COOKIE DOUGH. 😀
Always good to have you, Sara. I love that I’m the only one who knows what everyone else has said, until the post goes live.
It’s not a bit of a surprise that this group had compassion in mind. Pair together the frozen mojitos and cookie dough, and we’re set.
I’m always delighted at the range of responses to your prompts Eli. And yes, yes, yes to answering kid questions!
They come from all directions, Deborah – I hope that I can get on top of communication and reading so that I can get more in every month.
I love answering my kids’ questions!
Hey Eli, Thanks for including me. My inbox needs weeding as well, and when I had hewed it enough to find your email, I was having a particularly bad day…and my sweet, sweet (but not always sweet) daughter came over, smiled, and gave me a hug. That became my 6-word memoir for your post.
Hey Michelle, thanks for playing along. I’d say a six-words invite and hug from a kid are enough to turn any day around.
Mostly the kid, understandably.
These are great! Good luck with Pippa 🙂 I used to get the email with the month’s theme, but I haven’t in a while. Please add me : pilch92@aol.com
Thanks Pat! I’ll be the guy who interrupts the ceremony by running into the church.
I’ll just send you an email now with the prompt!
Raw cookie dough, frozen mojitos, and a good woman in office – this is a great list! We are rock stars. And I’d definitely like to join that queue for meeting Gary Sinise. I wonder if he has a dog?
Two out of three ain’t bad! We get it right most of the time. Gary Sinise needs a blog. And a dog.
CAPTAIN DAN!!!
Can’t we all just get along?
or
What the world really needs: love!
You’re good, Rabia. Either one will work. We definitely need to catch up.
Glad Beth got a kidney! 🙂
Gad that cookie dough myth finally got dismissed!
Glad Mac Taylor aka Gary Sinise made it to this blog!
Happy Weekend!
That’s the best news of all, Tamara, Beth’s kidney. She’s doing well, too. Now they’re telling us not to eat raw flour, so just when we get the cookie-dough go-ahead …
Gary Sinise has been itching to get on Coach Daddy’s blog, according to TMZ. Happy weekend to you, too.
What a great compilation, Eli. I honestly loved every one of the contributions. I mean Sushi, Mojitos, dogs etc. etc. – what’s not to love?
Thanks Claudia! It’s good to have a voice. I’m not much of a sushi guy, but after this, hell, I’d have something wrapped in seaweed, easy.
I literally have had a crazy week or so here with my younger one sick to top it all off, but am just finally catching up some much needed blog reading and realizing that I missed this one from you, but still am wanting you to know I was once again honored to get to speak my mind on this one, as always. 😉
It wouldn’t be a true six words without you, Janine – hope your baby feels better!