Cybersecurity legislation was passed by the House, George Zimmerman was let out on bail, and a mad cow was found in California. It’s been an intense few days. Take a few minutes to read these featured Six-Word-Memoirs for a reminder that the biggest moments often aren’t found in the headlines, but the life lines of people, revealed exactly six words at a time.

Most Universal: “Even as “adults,” encountering mean girls.” – DynamicDbytheC
Best Imagery: “He’s a Flintstone. I’m a Jetson.” – TwoScoops
Most Honest: “Lifetime unpaid internship: being a daughter.” – ton
Best Wordplay: “Menopause: complex sentence with no periods.” –canadafreeze (profile image, above), with one of the most commented and favorites memoirs of the week
Most Self-Aware: “Revelation: I am the Fourth Stooge.” – wackjob
Funniest: “Asshole in mirror is too self-critical.” – JohnBigJohn, with one of the most favorited memoirs of the week.