“Recollection, I have found, is usually
about half invention.” —Wallace Earle Stegner. 
OK, so I cheated this week
Stealing a few words from Wally.
(Not even six words. Nine, actually.)
But this quote hangs before me
When I sit at my desk.
It provides me with great inspiration
Perhaps you will be inspired, too.
For more Six Word Fridays–and to link up your own six words–check out MakingThingsUp.com!
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It’s true–if memory fails us, just make some shit up! :)
Hey, works for me most of the time…I really miss my mind, though!
I have not seen this before.
But I really appreciate his sentiment.
I haven’t heard that quote before, but can appreciate it. I love how you refer to Wallace as Wally.
That quote is absolutely 100% true…even if you did cheat a little on the number of words ;)
I’m gonna have to put Wally’s quote up in our office!
I believe that memory is often clouded and/or filtered by current life experience – not necessarily a bad thing.
I like how you wove the quote into Six Word Fridays.
Been at the library two times
without remembering Stegner’s name. Two times!
Thank you for reminding me again.
This is why everything looks better in hindsight.
I tried to make that 6 words, but gave up.
Love it,
Of course for folks who “remember big” it can be more like 80% invention.
No such thing as exaggeration, just remembering big!
Ha! Totally true for me if my memory serves me right ; )
I definitely need a disclaimer on my site: “This is MY version of events. Others may and will disagree. But I’m right.”
Found a quote! Made into sixes!
Jen, you are brilliant. For sure.
Thanks for sharing this wisdom today. :)
I have a story to tell
But I am lacking some pieces
Maybe the moral of the story
Will fill in the missing gaps?
I needed to hear this today.
Thanks for sharing this, my friend. :)
Oh, yes. Don’t let the facts
(or lack thereof) hold you back.
I am grooving on Wally, too!