This week, Andy Rooney signed off, Amanda Knox returned home, and Steve Jobs lived on through his many fans and innovations. Like those in the headlines meeting endings or celebrating new beginnings, members of the SMITH community document their own times of transition. Below are the best Six-Word Memoirs of the week. Don’t forget to [...]

This week, Amazon set the race for best gadget ablaze, tabloids speculated Hollywood splits, and Rosh Hashanah prompted celebration and reflection. As in the headlines, excitement abounded in Six-Word Memoir submissions, ranging from high school reunions to license revocations. Below are the best and wittiest stories of the week, with more to be discovered [...]

This week, celebrities walked the red carpet, a 16-year old won the LPGA Tour, and two U.S. hikers finally made it home. While they smiled for the cameras, writers tended to their own audience at SMITH by sharing personal stories–all six words each. Below are the best Six-Word Memoirs of the week, with more to [...]

This week, 9/11 was on everyone’s minds, Jackie O’s previously unreleased interview caused controversy, and Miss Angola inherited the Miss Universe crown. Life: full of moments where we don’t know if we want to laugh or cry, yell or sigh. Everyday at SMITH, writers share Six-Word Memoirs that reflect moments of mixed emotions. Read below [...]

Hurricane Irene’s wrath left many parts in her path not as bad as expected, President Obama jobs speech left many wondering who they elected, and the tenth anniversary of 9/11 left the world reflective. Through rain and shine, SMITH Magazine’s passionate community of storytellers distilled their lives and the world around them in six well-chosen [...]

This week, Apple’s CEO resigned, rebels reached Tripoli, and the east coast shook and braced for Irene. The headlines reflected big news, and at SMITH the Six-Word Memoirs showcased news both big and small. But all deeply personal. Below are the best memoirs of the week; click on each author’s name to find more of [...]

This week, one man dropped out of the presidential race while another became a contender, flash mobs attracted negative attention, and apes conquered the box office again. These stories reflect the chaos and excitement of life, as do the Six-Word Memoirs that continue to roll in at SMITH. Below are the best memoirs of the [...]

This week, UK riots and looting continued, the stock market plunged and surged, and GOP candidates exchanged verbal punches. Just as lively as the headlines, the Six-Word Memoirs kept coming in this week. Below are the best memoirs of the week–many of them garnering the most ‘favorites’ in the last seven days. As always, click [...]

This week, Representative Giffords made an emotional return to Congress, President Obama reached a milestone birthday, and Shark Week opened with some of its best TV ratings. Their stories made headlines, but SMITH members told their own stories in Six-Word Memoirs. Below are the best memoirs of the week; click on each author’s name for [...]

This past week, fans mourned the loss of Amy Winehouse, the Norway attacks shocked the world, and the nation waited–and waited–for a debt deal. Sadness, frustration, and anger were common themes in the headlines and in this week’s Six-Word Memoirs. Below are the best stories of the week. For more, click on each of the [...]