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My six-word memoir.
Several years ago, I was listening to Morning Edition on NPR as usual while I got ready for work. Still in my blue fleece robe, nursing my second cup of coffee and putting on make-up, I heard a story about a six-word memoir project.
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I wake up feeling refreshed, so I practically jump out of bed when Michael’s alarm goes off. I have big plans for the day – Christmas decorating, a little baking, starting my shopping.
As soon as Michael leaves for work, I go into the living room to turn on the stereo. Since we got our new receiver, I’ve kept it tuned to NPR, but now Michael’s favorite blues station comes on.
I hunt down my glasses, get on my knees and peer at the receiver. WTF!?
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