CoA 2009: Six Word Memoir


2009 Coming of Age Class Project


What’s your story?


Tell us in six words.


That is the idea behind the six word memoir. We, the 2009 Coming of Age class, worked on a Six Word Memoir project which we presented to the CUC congregation during our Coming of Age ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2009 and again the next day during the CoA service. Those who submitted memoirs reflected on their life, composed a six word memoir, and then shared it with us in print, video or both. You can learn more about six word memoirs by visiting http://www.smithmag.net.

If you do not see your submitted memoir in this video, we apologize. Due to the time constraints of the video, which was to be kept under 4 minutes, and the timing of the music, some creative gems got left on the cutting room floor (be it virtual or what-have-you.) It is always disappointing, but unfortunately inevitable.

However, those additional memoirs are posted here for your inspiration and/or amusement.

A huge thank-you goes to our teachers for helping us with this project and for compiling it into a thoughtful and entertaining video we can all share.

(**NOTE: this may not be viewable with IE 6 or less)

More memoirs from our congregants...

  • Land, Sea, Air. Outdoors for Life. - Russ Gold
  • Sat on couch, wondered about life.
  • Listen to raindrops; adjust outlook accordingly.
  • Dreamt of moonflight; stayed on earth.
  • City born: yearned to climb mountains. - Graham Trelstad
  • Best if used by date unknown.
  • Practiced plentifully, but missed on perfection.
  • I don't need that many words. - Julie Trelstad
  • Yell, Roll, Walk, Run, Walk, Smile
  • Be yourself. Everyone else is taken.  - Mary Donch
  • Garlic is the spice of life.  - Karen & Ray Schmitt
  • It seemed like a good idea.  - Johanna Bauer