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Where We’d Take an Alien, in 6 Words
When I was a kid, I wanted to be friends with Elliott.
He’s the boy who befriended E.T. in the movie. He just seemed like the kind of kid I would like to hang out with. Looking back, I believe I probably admired his loyalty and courage in all that happened when E.T. came to town.
Every month, I collect responses for a post I call 6 Words.
If you’ve been around here a while you know Ernest Hemingway inspired this idea when he said all stories could be told in six words. I ask friends, strangers, bloggers, and strange blogger friends to respond to a prompt, in six words.
This month’s prompt:
If you had to take an alien to the best place on Earth, where would you go? Think, “Wrigley Field, day game in bleachers” or “Montana. Far away from the noise.”
I love how so many answers are tied to visiting landmarks or being out in nature. And food. Some great food and drink choices there. The aliens would be well fed. 🙂
Also got a kick out of Joyce’s Roswell answer. So clever and perfect for the theme! *lol*
Btw Eli, I should’ve offered to send one of my Hraunfossar photos from my trip in Iceland. Totally slipped my mind, though.
Not on my own blog, unless you count the herbal tea photo in the “What’s Making Me Happy: May 2017” post that went live yesterday. But I’ve written articles about the experience for DIY MFA and Writers Helping Writers, and those feature some of my photos. Would you like me to email those links to you? Or is it OK to share them here in another comment?
Not too shabby, eh Court? I knew you were hiding something. Wal-mart in the sticks is the ultimate cultural experience.
When Wal-mart first went 24 hours, I was waiting in a long line at 2 a.m. I turned to the woman behind me and said, “all that are in here are freaks and strippers.” To which she answered in a flash, “which are you?”
Cafe du Monde! Roswell! Hawaii!! There are some incredible suggestions this month to your prompt. I think our alien encounters would be quite pleased 🙂 Also, I always loved that movie, too, but you know–it’s been so long since I’ve seen it! I really enjoyed that ride at Orlando though, it may have been my favorite 🙂 XOXO
Thank you, Eli. This is great! Too bad we can’t all meet up and do all of this together! That would be fun! Let me know when the aliens arrive, we can all meet in your kitchen. We can start the journey by making tortillas. Hugs!
Thank you, Annie. It’s a blast to put together! We could get a bus (and a plane).
You’ll see about the aliens’ arrival on CNN and Fox News. There would be very different headlines, though. Every good journey begins with warm tortillas.
Great round up, Eli! They were all amazing. I especially like the one ‘take to a family reunion..’ LOL. I would definitely do that. I found some bloggers in my part of the world too, so I’ll check out their posts.
Glad you liked it, Lisa! Love how these come together. The Roswell Reunion was a hit!
I wonder what kind of barbecue they’d have. I think of these things.
Cool that our blog universes merge a little.
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It never crossed my mind until Eli, the Coach Daddy asked his strange blogging friends where we would take an alien visitor. The catch? We were limited to 6 words! Where wold you take the strange visitor?
Dang, I missed out on that one!!! Great question, Eli! I would probably take an Alien to the Great Barrier Reef because it is still stunning but also a showcases why they wouldn’t want to abduct us… (but that’s more than 6 words…)
Nah. I wouldn’t disparage any American president. As unpopular as both the final candidates were this election, I wouldn’t have condoned the way he has been (or she would have been) treated.
Great to have you along for the ride! All your comments went to spam, so I approved them all at once. I think they have something against Mr. Potato Head.
A fun edition of 6 words – in addition to my own suggestion of Newfoundland, my faves were numbers 1, 2 and the Area 51 and Roswell entries. Thanks for the world tour!
He’s the boy who befriended E.T. in the movie. He just seemed like the kind of kid I would like to hang out with. Looking back, I believe I probably admired his loyalty and courage in all that happened when E.T. came to town.
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Just a dad ... 
I would bring him to Caneyhead. 😉
Come see my daughter & her graduation surprise! #Caneyhead: High School Graduation. 🙂
That would be a perfect spot, Barbara! Maybe he could give the commencement speech …
Great answer, Barbara!
Great list of beautiful and fun places to visit, Eli! (•‾⌣‾•)و ̑̑✧ ✰ ｡*
Kind of awesome, right?
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Amazing! Thank you so much for letting me participate in such a fun post. Your writing is absolutely astounding, thank you again xxx
It was a blast to put together, Jess. I’m glad you could get in for this one, and hope to have you around again.
thank you for the kind words! I feel the same about your words, and I’m grateful to have found your blogging space.
Cor! I’d like to see some of those places myself. What a wonderful collection of places to visit, Eli 😀
It reads like a bucket list!
Roswell! HA Why didn’t I think of that? Some good entries, as always!
Then to an Albuquerque Isotopes game.
And now…. I wanna go back to Turkey. And then Kruger National Park!
There ought to be a travel package that pairs those two, Geeg. Thanks for the pic!
#6 made me laugh! These are all awesome. I am digging the nature, coffee and sports vibe among the tribes here today.
Well done!
No. 6 is awesome, isn’t it Tiff? It was a great collection, and so indicative of us.
I love how so many answers are tied to visiting landmarks or being out in nature. And food. Some great food and drink choices there. The aliens would be well fed. 🙂
Also got a kick out of Joyce’s Roswell answer. So clever and perfect for the theme! *lol*
Btw Eli, I should’ve offered to send one of my Hraunfossar photos from my trip in Iceland. Totally slipped my mind, though.
We’re an adventurous (and hungry) bunch, Sara. No one – not one – said a thing about Sushi. Or an oakland raiders game.
I wonder if aliens would consider Roswell cliche or brilliant!
You must have some incredible pictures from the trip. Have you posted any on your blog?
Not on my own blog, unless you count the herbal tea photo in the “What’s Making Me Happy: May 2017” post that went live yesterday. But I’ve written articles about the experience for DIY MFA and Writers Helping Writers, and those feature some of my photos. Would you like me to email those links to you? Or is it OK to share them here in another comment?
Share them here so I am not accused of hogging them, SL!
All right then. 😉
Here’s the DIY MFA one, “Five Reasons to Attend the Iceland Writers Retreat”: https://diymfa.com/community/5onfri-five-reasons-attend-iceland-writers-retreat
And here’s the Writers Helping Writers post, “Using Real-World Locations to Ground Your Story’s Setting.” This is more of a writing tips oriented article, but it includes photos and several setting-related “fun facts” about Iceland: http://writershelpingwriters.net/2017/05/using-real-world-locations-to-ground-your-storys-setting/
I need to set my fiction-in-progress in someplace fun to visit! I hope people check these out. I learn so much when I read your posts, Sara.
I want to see all these places! Thanks for letting me participate.
That might be the title for your next blog, Aj – See All the Places. Loved having you in this.
Thanks for having me- such a fun and creative exercise!!!
Glad you could make it, Julie!
Great list! Thanks for including me, but lied. I’d take them to the Walmart out in the sticks 😉
Some of the stuff you see there is just WOW
Not too shabby, eh Court? I knew you were hiding something. Wal-mart in the sticks is the ultimate cultural experience.
When Wal-mart first went 24 hours, I was waiting in a long line at 2 a.m. I turned to the woman behind me and said, “all that are in here are freaks and strippers.” To which she answered in a flash, “which are you?”
What a fun roundup! Thanks for having me this month. Like Sara said, I love how much food is in here – these aliens will be fat and happy!
Glad you liked it, Lisa! Always great to have you along. It should surprise no one that food played a central role here today.
What can I say, but thank you as always for including me and loved reading all the responses here where others, too would love to go 😉
It’s always great to have you, Janine. You were a pioneer of these things when they first started!
Cafe du Monde! Roswell! Hawaii!! There are some incredible suggestions this month to your prompt. I think our alien encounters would be quite pleased 🙂 Also, I always loved that movie, too, but you know–it’s been so long since I’ve seen it! I really enjoyed that ride at Orlando though, it may have been my favorite 🙂 XOXO
Great places, all. Well, I think so. I’ve never been. But we really brought it. Earthlings will get a rep as great hosts.
I showed that movie to my kids, and they liked it. That was a while back. Never been on the ride, either. Clearly, I need to get out!
The aliens would think we have a very beautiful planet with great food … LOL
It’s like the best intergalactic PR, San!
I am not an alien (at least I don’t think so) and I am ALL in for a visit with all of these people, places and food suggestions!
Even if you were Jen – we’d take you.
My childhood happy place, Southport Island. (Wonderful list!)
I love this answer:
Visit friends and relatives in Roswell.
Ha! 😀
Funny yet considerate, isn’t it Sandra?
Love it!
I love the person who came up with Area 51 for a family reunion! Fun prompt, I loved a lot of these responses, they made me smile!
Clever, right Beth? I love putting these together – I get to see the answers before anyone else.
Thank you, Eli. This is great! Too bad we can’t all meet up and do all of this together! That would be fun! Let me know when the aliens arrive, we can all meet in your kitchen. We can start the journey by making tortillas. Hugs!
Thank you, Annie. It’s a blast to put together! We could get a bus (and a plane).
You’ll see about the aliens’ arrival on CNN and Fox News. There would be very different headlines, though. Every good journey begins with warm tortillas.
Great round up, Eli! They were all amazing. I especially like the one ‘take to a family reunion..’ LOL. I would definitely do that. I found some bloggers in my part of the world too, so I’ll check out their posts.
Glad you liked it, Lisa! Love how these come together. The Roswell Reunion was a hit!
I wonder what kind of barbecue they’d have. I think of these things.
Cool that our blog universes merge a little.
Reblogged this on All In A Dad's Work and commented:
It never crossed my mind until Eli, the Coach Daddy asked his strange blogging friends where we would take an alien visitor. The catch? We were limited to 6 words! Where wold you take the strange visitor?
So many wonderful places, if i were the alien, i don’t think i could choose just one.
Good thing we’re paying for it, Mimi. I think aliens use Euros, though.
fun – 2 and 13 were my favs )
Joyce has been a hit, beth!
I really love these posts! Such a great way to share blogs, too. I need to look out for the next “prompt”!
Thanks, Katherine! And it doesn’t take a ton of time to check out a blog or two. Email me for he next prompt!
Dang, I missed out on that one!!! Great question, Eli! I would probably take an Alien to the Great Barrier Reef because it is still stunning but also a showcases why they wouldn’t want to abduct us… (but that’s more than 6 words…)
Gotta get you in next time! This was a fun one. Maybe the aliens can teach us how to save the reefs while they’re here.
Yup and while their at it, maybe they can take Mr Trump with them and drop him somewhere in space on their way home…
Nah. I wouldn’t disparage any American president. As unpopular as both the final candidates were this election, I wouldn’t have condoned the way he has been (or she would have been) treated.
You’re a good man.
Great list. Looks like I have some traveling to do – especially to Bora Bora & the Maldives. Thanks for including me.
Great to have you along for the ride! All your comments went to spam, so I approved them all at once. I think they have something against Mr. Potato Head.
Such a fun prompt! And, so many great places to go 🙂
Glad you liked it, Ashley! We’d better get started if we’re going to get through half of these.
Loved reading everyone’s responses and some of the accompanying photos.
I liked your response, too. Lol. You and tortillas eh?
I was lucky enough to have photos for most of these, What’s an alien visit without Mexican food? Yes, me and tortillas – bound by the universe!
Thanks so much for including me but I had the most fun reading all the other responses. What a blast!
I’m glad you came along for the ride, Donna. Not a bad collection, right?
A fun edition of 6 words – in addition to my own suggestion of Newfoundland, my faves were numbers 1, 2 and the Area 51 and Roswell entries. Thanks for the world tour!
Seems you had an idea similar to mine: show him something you love personally.
Yes, Barbara – it doesn’t get much more personal than warm tortillas.
All winners, right Susan? So glad you were along for the ride.
Swoon…one of my favorite 6 words ever…a bucket list has been created.
Thank you, Eli! Always honored to call you a friend. xo
So glad you found it swoony, swoony one. It would definitely make one helluva bucket list. The honor’s all mine!
E.T., travel and food, I think I’m in heaven. Where do I sign up to be an alien?
That’s life, isn’t it Tamara? I think it’s by invitation only, though.