Mini-Memoirs: Your Life Story in Six Words
Sure your life story could fill a thousand pages—but sometimes a few words are all you need.
By Diane Herbst
"As a 5-year-old, I'd take a seat at the kitchen table and watch as my great-grandmother prepared white coffee—essentially warm milk with a splash of Folgers—before sitting down with me for an early-morning chat. Today every cup of coffee I pour reminds me of our brief but special moments together."
From the February 2012 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine