the 6-word challenge

I have to admit, an NPR story this week has left me pretty inspired. It came as a surprise, as I found myself listening to my usual news chatter and slowly easing my way into the day with a cup of hazelnut coffee, and gliding from room to room in my green moisturizing socks. Morning Edition reported on a story about something called The Race Card Project, in which folks can submit their thoughts on culture and race in the form of six words. It apparently came from an old legend from Hemingway, in which he claimed that any writer worth their salt can tell an interesting story in six words. Hemingway's example was a powerful one - "Baby shoes for sale; never worn."

So I thought I'd take the challenge myself, and apply it to my life right now, today -- as I know it. 

Looking the part, behind senseless curtains.

Call it a work in progress, Hemingway.