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Tell your Life Story… In (just) Six Words!

Legend has it… Ernest Hemingway was challenged to write a short story in six words… His version? For sale: Baby shoes; never worn.For sale: Baby shoes; never worn.

Never really finished anything, except cake. ~Carletta Perkins Not quite what I was planning. ~Summer Grimes

Danced in fields of infinite possibilities. ~Deepak Chopra Brought it to a boil, often. ~Mario Batali

Revenge is living well, without you. ~Joyce Carol Oates Secret of life. Marry an Italian. ~Nora Ephron

I managed not to destroy anything. ~Tucker Frazier Without me, it is just aweso. ~Chris Madigan

Read a book; smarter than yesterday. ~Kelly Gallagher Never been happier in my life. ~Mrs. Marzullo Caution: Often trips over own feet. ~Ms. Felty

6 word memoirs have become so popular lately that there is a website dedicated to them. Several books have been published, including one written entirely by teens called I Can’t Keep My Own Secrets.

Lost myself for popular kids’ approval. ~Kimberly G. Me plus brother equals total disaster. ~Zachary M. I never got my Hogwarts letter. ~Deanna H. They screamed “nobody.” I believed them. ~Andrew C.

Things to Consider Be Original -- Do Not copy a saying or a phraseBe Original -- Do Not copy a saying or a phrase Be Thoughtful – Give more than “I like rainbows and pretty butterflies.” or “Playing sports is my entire life.”Be Thoughtful – Give more than “I like rainbows and pretty butterflies.” or “Playing sports is my entire life.” Be Creative – Your six words should reflect who you are/your life experience. In addition, your presentation should also reflect your words.Be Creative – Your six words should reflect who you are/your life experience. In addition, your presentation should also reflect your words.

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Unanticipated paths led to tremendous opportunities.Unanticipated paths led to tremendous opportunities. Ms. FeltyMs. Felty