Six word story

I follow 66 people each day on Twitter. It's great to get a window into people's worlds. Most of the people I follow are actual friends and family that I've had some kind personal interaction with. Others are leaders, marketing gurus, a couple of athletes (including Shaq), ... oh and John Mayer.

Today Mayer tweeted (yes, it's a verb now like googled), "Ernest Hemingway once claimed he could write a great story in six words or less. His story: "For sale: baby shoes, never worn." Sad story ... but reminds me of an quote my 11th grade teacher had on her wall .... "Vigorous writing is concise."

Mayer asked this question and I pose it to you ... "What would the six word story of your life be?" It may be a snap shot of a season in your life or it may be the whole picture.

Mine: "My life is His, hers, theirs" (a bit cheesy, but true)
Mayer's: "This heart didn't come with instructions."
Taylor Swift even chimed in: "My diary is read by everyone." - I like that from a singer / songwriter.

Give it some thought and post yours in the comment section. Six words ...

Collection of Thoughts

There is a lot running through my head these days: 

// At The Crossroads, two people who've been battling terminal illnesses for a while now have passed within the last three weeks.  Jen McGrew and Mike Smith will be missed.

// I visited Bob and Nancy Thornton last night.  Bob has been battling many different ailments the last two years.  Seeing him on his death bed last night brought a lot of different emotions.  I am praying with Nancy that Bob will pass peacefully in his sleep.

// Watched House last night ... why is he the only one who can diagnose a patient correctly.  

// Temporarily misplaced my Man Card and watched Baby Mama last night.  I am glad my wife liked it.

// I have a love/hate relationship with golf.  One good shot will keep you coming back for more.  

// I've been running a bit lately.  Trying to put in about three/four times a week. I really like the idea of exercising every day ... being in shape.  Getting the idea into my action, that's the challenge!

// One of my new favorite, thought provoking blogs these days is John Burke's Soul Revolution ... check it out.

// Will post more about LifeShare ... may be a day behind on this.

// We are hosting our first 2|42 Growth Group tonight for the fall 2008.  We get meet and share life with four new families.