Observations on Birthdays

COMMENTARY

When we’re children, memorable birthdays seem to start at about 6 years old, when we start the first grade. The next big one might be 13, when we’re officially a teenager.

If you are a Hispanic girl, you might celebrate Quinceanera, the celebration of a girl’s 15th birthday.

Then the 16th birthday comes along and you can get a driver’s license. The desire to get a driver’s license as soon …