Past Prompts

We famously told ourselves, "Don't trust anyone over 30." Now many of our children are over 30. Baby boomers, think back ... remember when we were proud of each birthday and couldn't wait for the next? How old do you think of yourself, compared to how old you are? How old do you feel and look? Do you cringe when offered an AARP discount? Where did the years go? Share your aging stories forward. Start Writing Read Stories

Even as small children, our mother's closet reminded us that in addition to being a mommy she was also a woman. Baby boomers, think back ... what mysteries lurked in your mother's closet? Did you play dress-up? What secrets did she keep? Did she have a signature scent or style? Have you had to sort through it? What would we learn from looking through your closet? Share your Mother's Day stories forward. Start Writing Read Stories

"Friends," said the Chinese philosopher Mencius, "are the siblings God never gave us." Baby boomers, think back ... to friendships past and ongoing. What bonded you? Was your friendship smooth or rocky? Did it endure? How did it affect your life? Do you have a best friend now? Share your friendship stories forward. Start Writing Read Stories

Overeager dogs. Aloof cats. Talkative birds. Serene fish. Or something more exotic, perhaps? Think back ... Pets have a special status as members of our family. Which pets were your favorites? What do you remember about them? Are you a dog person or cat person? Share your pet stories forward. Start Writing Read Stories

On Earth Day this week, scientists will march on Washington (and other cities) to protest the marginalization of science by the new administration. Think back ... Did you like science class? Did you do science projects or take part in science fairs? Did you "watch Mr. Wizard" or blow up the garage? What's the role of science in your life—and the world? Share your science stories forward. Start Writing Read Stories