Okay, I may be very late to this project, but I just found this article in my bin and I love the idea. To those of you not who are not familiar with the six-word memoir, it was founded January 6, 2006 by Larry Smith and Tim Barko. They took a cue from novelist Ernest Hemingway, who, according to literary legend, was once challenged to write a short story in only six words. Smith’s editors, Larry Smith and Rachel Fershleiser, gave the six-word story a personal twist, asking Smith readers to tell their life story in just six-words. I love the memoirs below and ask what would your memoir be?

• If you can’t stay smile as you walk by
• Forever entertained by the universe’s humor
• I refused to be a victim…
• You are worthy because you are born
• Failing gracefully. Hoping there’s a mattress!
• Use it up, wear it out, and make it do, or do without
• I’ve made all the best mistakes
• Every problem has a creative solution
• Old too soon. Smart too late
• Recipe for failure. Changed my ingredients
• I have time to fix this.
• I am all about the ocean
• I want it to be good
• Did everything except be young
• Only thing stopping me is me
• I am definitely in my zone
• Seeking the fullest expression of self
• Made mistakes. Learned lots. Made more.
• Leave a trail , never look back
• The truth will fear no questions
• Stumbling into everything falling into grace
• Let the universe handle the details
• Forgiving and ease- stunningly elusive creatures
• Motto and blood type : Be positive
• Try harder. Be better .Love more.
• Life gives lemons but no juicer
• Flaws build character, not short comings
• Car jacked in the tunnel of love
• The good child until I wasn’t
• Mission accomplished – but will consider reincarnation