In the not-too-long-ago past, this time of year would be abuzz with back-to-school shopping, moving teens into college dorms and learning.
School will look different this year, but learning doesn’t just happen inside four walls with an instructor before us; we learn all the time, from many sources: school, parents, friends, books, movies, observation.
What’s the most important thing you have learned?
For August, please share with the IJ a six-word story — just one — about something you’ve learned, willingly or not, that has helped you. Please make it a story with a beginning, middle and end, and not just six adjectives — make us laugh or cry or feel something. It does not need to rhyme.
And please, we’ll be extremely grateful if you include your full name and your Marin hometown, write your short story in the body of the email (not in the subject line or in an attachment), use proper punctuation, check spelling and send it in sentence case — not caps or lowercase.
Send your six-word story to lifestyles@marinij.com by Aug. 14 with “Six-Word Story” in the subject line. Then look for the stories in the Aug. 25 lifestyles section and online.
Last month we asked readers to share a short tale about freedom. Here’s what they had to say.
The freedom to live without fear. — Madeline Kellner, Novato
Walking alone, music on, mask off. — Ruby Unger, Mill Valley
Stuck on pause, surrounded by nature. — Charlotte Winters, Corte Madera
Seeing friends and family all day. — Kyle Winters, Corte Madera
Doing what you want in peace. — Brendan Winters,Corte Madera
Today, freedom seems trampled in self-interest. — Judy Gail Ziegler, San Rafael
Floridians know how to enjoy freedom. — Arnaldo Dallera, Tiburon
When freedoms clash, justice should mediate. — the Rev. Daniel L. Hatch, Terra Linda
Freedom is everything; try going without. — Heidi Meyer, San Rafael
Paddy wagon opened, I stepped out. — Cornelius Keane, San Anselmo
Freedom to visit and hug seniors. — Diane Cokely, San Anselmo
Kiss the ground America, embrace freedom now. — Michael Christopher Vogel, Mill Valley
I am privileged to live here. — Marie Lazzari, Novato
Under tree canopy, drinking morning coffee. — Richard Schneider. San Rafael
Freedom doesn’t include destroying public sculptures. — James Holmes, Larkspur
Freedom, prayers for our Navy, protection. — Stacy Burroughs, San Anselmo
Freedom, do good; not license desire. — Carol Mantelli Valls, San Rafael
Peace in my heart is freedom. — Will Moren, San Rafael
To kneel or not to kneel. — Janice Kohnhorst, San Rafael
Respect others, give them their freedom. — Cecile Jonsen, Novato
Freedom for only some—not freedom. — Marcia DeZwarte San Rafael
The Constitution protects freedom. Read it. — John Neuenburg, San Rafael
Elusive ideal stymied by microscopic virus. — Elaine Reichert, Santa Venetia
Come November, we can remove irresponsibility. — Ray Lorber, San Rafael
Free to kneel now makes sense. — the Rev. George McLaird, Mill Valley
None are free until all are. — Lyssa Friedman, Mill Valley
Facing extinction, I preserve fading photos. — Penny Hansen, Novato
Individual’s inalienable rights, God-given, Constitution secured. — Judith Ann Fraser, Sausalito
Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, breezes, backyard joy. — Arlene Banks,
San Rafael
The wisdom to know the difference. — Eve Green, San Rafael
All treated fairly, lessons finally learned. — Maura Harvey, San Rafael
Freedom of breath: right, not privilege. — Susan Mines, Terra Linda
As always, freedom, responsibility for justice. — Kathy Barrass, San Rafael
Free to care, to act, live. — Esther Cherk, Mill Valley
I make freedom count by voting. — Robin Diederich, Novato
Freedom is an inner daily practice. — Gigi Bibeault, Terra Linda
Freedom supposedly is a birthright here. — Marty Barry, Novato
Free choice, mask or barefaced ignorance. — Leonette Prince Eide, Blackpoint
“Panicdemic,” rights and truth among victims. — Andrea Park, San Anselmo
Hell is other people. Maintain distance. — John Constantin Sakellar, Point Reyes Station
Freedom means courteous and sane behavior. — Carla Chapman, Terra Linda
Replace chaos with hope: Dump Trump. — Gail Rolka, Novato
Freedom requires responsibility and mutual respect. — Susan Savage, Novato
Freedom, not sure it is anymore. — Sharon Eide, Novato
Learn from history, don’t deny it. — Troy Dunham, Bel Marin Keys
Freedom isn’t really free, is it? — Dennis Brouillet, Novato
COVID and freedom do not mix. — Karin Granados, San Rafael
Privilege to do what is right. — Vernon Nathe, Novato
Protect our freedom. Plan to vote. — Valerie Stilson, San Rafael
Freedom equals living wage for all. — Amido Rapkin, San Rafael
Freedom, a belief requiring greater responsibilities. — David Leipsic, San Rafael
Liberty and justice an illusive dream. — Margarida da Silva, Novato
Freedom, ability to work from home. — Sasha de Frondeville, Sleepy Hollow
Independence, liberty, freedom: not well understood. — Michèle van Heusden, San Rafael
White, educated, masked; I am free. — Barbara O’Brien, San Anselmo
Mindful each day, keep COVID-19 away. — Dave Ewing, Mill Valley
Freedom to be kind to others. — Nancy Greenfield, Larkspur
Franklin: “A republic … “; let’s keep it. — Rita Johnson, Novato
Difficult balance: freedom to, freedom from. — Patrick McDonnell, Nicasio
Selma marches to Black Lives Matter. — Susan Bishop Chukerman, Novato
Free to be you and me, together. — Anders Winther, Novato
Grateful for freedom from bondage of self. — Dave Moss, San Rafael
“Happy tax” defunds capitalism for freedom. — Dart Cherk, Mill Valley
Freedom comes from trusting my God. — Shirley McGrath, San Rafael
Here’s freedom to the human race. — Heidi Mayer, Novato
2020: the year my insight increased. — Hank Simmonds, Kentfield
Breathing clean air is pandemic beautiful. — William Nicholson, Ross
Independence: end racial injustices, economic disparities. — David Martin, Novato
Maskless freedom; selfish choice, virus spreads. — Jim Koger, San Rafael
Freedom equals women’s independence in America. — Pamela Lunstead, Novato
Freely making controversial art during pandemic. — Karen Arnold, San Rafael
Eligible voters can change the world. — Sue Beittel, San Rafael
Founder’s gift alive in my heart. — Jerry Schmitz, Novato
Golden Gate Villagers’ plan ignored. Racism? — Alexander Binik, Fairfax
We the people’s freedoms require responsibility. — Pat Hager, Mill Valley
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