Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Seven Word Description: An Invitation

The New York Times "Well Blog" held a contest in January soliciting Seven Words of Wisdom, and the results were interesting and thought provoking. It was based on author Michael Pollan's (In Defense of Food) seven-word edict: "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." These are a couple of the winning submissions:

"Make promises. Don't break them. Find loopholes."
"Enter contests. Don't ignore rules. Try again."

and the winner was:

"Ate plants. A big heap. Still hungry."

I thought it would be fun for us Wilderness Volunteers to come up with our own seven-words (2-3-2) about doing a WV project. We'll start this blog with a contest. These are the rules:

Describe trips. Tell a story. Have fun.

and:

Start writing. Post your comment. Seven words.

The winner will receive a limited-edition stainless carabiner mug with the WV logo. Contest ends November 31st.

My try:

Get outside. Have an adventure. Get dirty.
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17 comments:

  1. Wilderness VolunteersSeptember 24, 2008 at 9:27 PM

    If we don't recognize your name, you must send an email to Wilderness Volunteers with contact information if you want to be able to receive the prize.

    info(at)wildernessvolunteers(dot)org

    Pounded rocks. Got sore muscles. Now buff.

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  2. recyclerSeptember 25, 2008 at 8:16 AM

    Waded Escalante. Stepped in quicksand. Sank slowly.

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  3. johnSeptember 25, 2008 at 1:40 PM

    Subbed toe.
    Rebuilt the trail.
    Harmony restored.

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  4. KathrynSeptember 26, 2008 at 11:44 AM

    birds bees
    ticks on knees
    holy geez

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  5. steveOctober 23, 2008 at 7:24 AM

    Built trails. Left no trace. But friends.

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  6. Grandfather says...October 23, 2008 at 12:13 PM

    New Friends
    Help their Mother
    Wilderness Volunteers

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  7. billoOctober 27, 2008 at 3:21 PM

    New Hampshire.
    Lots of rain.
    Oil me.

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  8. MikeOctober 29, 2008 at 7:51 PM

    Swing Pulaski. For five days. Find peace.

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  9. MikeOctober 30, 2008 at 8:46 AM

    Swing Pulaskis. Climb tall mountains. Give back.

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  10. MikeNovember 10, 2008 at 12:11 PM

    Ahhh sleep...zippers go ziiiiipp!...everyone listens.

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  11. AnonymousNovember 12, 2008 at 11:56 AM

    Starry nights,
    Wire rolled tight,
    Epicurian delights

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  12. Dave PachecoNovember 12, 2008 at 2:14 PM

    Early rise
    Exercise heart mind
    Early set

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  13. PamNovember 17, 2008 at 12:42 PM

    Explored canyon. Miles and blisters.
    Anasazi laughter.

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  14. DonNovember 23, 2008 at 2:06 PM

    Sign up. Do the work. Make friends.

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  15. AnonymousNovember 24, 2008 at 4:56 PM

    Put on your boots, pull those roots!

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  16. AnonymousDecember 17, 2008 at 7:45 PM

    Signed up. Worked like hell. Felt good.

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  17. Wilderness VolunteersFebruary 18, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    Thanks to everyone who submitted an entry! The winner of this contest is Capt'n Greg with his seven words:

    New Friends
    Help their Mother
    Wilderness Volunteers

    I have a stainless steel caribiner mug with the WV logo on it for you -- send me an email at Wilderness Volunteers with your address. If anyone else knows who Capt'n Greg is, let us know!

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