Eileen Mitchell writes from Northern California.

Nostalgia Trip

Last week I returned to the high school from where I graduated. The occasion that drew me to my alma mater for the first time…

No Place Like Home

Everyone expects black balloons and wise-cracking cards once your birthdays celebrate passing the age of 30. No one, however, mentions an unexpected perk: kissing those…

Party of One

Surprise! There are perks to adding on a few years. Really. Like, for instance, discovering that you can enjoy your own company without having to…

Mother of a Different Breed

I learn from people. I respect their opinions, try to see both sides, and usually succeed. But recently there was one argument I couldn’t reconcile.…