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Dec 14, 2023Liked by Sari Botton

On the sofa. Reading a book. He sits nearby. Reading his computer. We aren't talking. For now, anyway. Just not talking. Just reading together. Well, reading separately. And being quiet. It's all there. Love, comfort, relief. Why say it? But I do. I say, hey. He looks up. He says, hey. He says, what? I say, nothing. He says, okay. I say, okay. We both shrug. Nothing to say. Nothing needs saying. Good to know. I read again. So does he.

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So amazing, Sari. What a performance! So damn entertaining. Clever and satisfying. (That was my Comment in three word sentences.)

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Thank you.

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Dec 8, 2023Liked by Memoir Land, Sari Botton

Wahoo for those who want to capture family stories or write their memoirs. The idea to keep in mind: DONE IS BETTER THAN PERFECT Just start and keep going. Write fast and edit later. Fondly, Judy Helm Wright-Author/Historian/IntuitiveWiseWoman

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Curious. Do you write "regular sentences" and then edit to 3 words? Been obsessing over this prompt though I haven't put pen to paper yet?

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However you get there is fine.

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Your delivery. OMG your delivery. Thank you for the smiles and your candor.

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Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

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"Regular divorce suffices." "My fiancee insists." "My life restarts." Brilliant! The whole thing was brilliant, and hilarious.

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Thank you!

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What a smashing example. I couldn’t fathom this writing exercise, so your truly inspired me to give it a try.

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Thank you! Have fun with it.

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Dec 8, 2023Liked by Sari Botton, Memoir Land

so fun. Thanks for sharing. Judy Helm Wright-Author/Historian/IntuitiveWiseWoman

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Love Abigail Thomas and thank you for the call out on her book (it's ordered and on it's way now). And the thrifty little link to buy it somewhere other than the big A. I'll give this prompt a try...

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She's the best! I gather the book is out of print, and that's why I could only find it on a used book site.

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Dec 8, 2023·edited Dec 8, 2023Liked by Memoir Land, Sari Botton

Got it. Brilliant! And beautifully read.

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Dec 8, 2023Liked by Sari Botton

Your story was brilliant. Inspired to give this a try.

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Thank you!

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I'm looking forward to trying this. Thanks for sharing and I'm going to look for her book.

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Sari, your reading is fabulous! Perhaps I'll try the prompt - your story really proves how much can be done with it. ❤️

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Thank you! I had been daunted by the assignment and wound up having a great time. Have fun with it.

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Gonna try this! Thanks for video! It was marvelous!

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Dec 10, 2023Liked by Sari Botton

Amazing! I am inspired!

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Okay, now I’m a little obsessed with this assignment. Who knew?!? Yours was brilliant. Complete. Painting the picture perfectly. Brava!

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Thank you.

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