Free Range Kid
Jorge’s first trip (or, the suitcase dialogues)
Columnist Nora Saravalle is hearing voices, particularly those of beleaguered luggage seeking respect.
We, the animals, sue you
To whom it may concern: This is advance notice of a libel class-action lawsuit being brought by the Animals of the world [...]
Dejà-vous!
Life comes with only a few universal experiences. Benjamin Franklin once said that everything about it was uncertain — except death [...]
Coffee shop nothings
When people ask me to account for how I pass the hours as an aspiring young actress in Los Angeles, my [...]
Dumbing down the nuts
Among the comforts humans can summon is the pleasure of being alone. For what's usually a short stretch of time I [...]
Sweat forever
For those of you who missed it (how could you?), here's the complete transcript of Braxton Pace's inspiring acceptance speech after [...]
The reference letter
I've been lucky enough to grow up surrounded by adults who've always been eager to supply advice on how to move [...]
Stupid tetrapod!
Adult carping about the shortcomings of the up-and-coming generation is as old as… the universe.
Growing up
There comes a time when the worlds of Narnia and Christopher Robin seem to call for a farewell wave. Beware the moment.
Of Brown and muffin mysteries
The author, fresh out of Brown, has reflections and ruminations on her red-cup experiences.
Riding for a fall
The Italian and American school systems differ in many ways, but how each interprets failure is especially telling.
The bus ride
Never mind planes and trains, buses are cheap and fun, so long as you find the right seat and song.
“Free-Range Kid” Author
Eleonora Saravalle
Milan-born Eleonora Saravalle recently graduated from Brown and is an aspiring writer and actress based in Los Angeles.