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My Gen X Playlist: Joy – The Sundays

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We had dinner with friends last weekend and learned both are now retired. Wow! What a surprise.

I caught up with a former co-worker yesterday and learned he retired two years ago. I’ve never heard him sound so relaxed.

Next month we are celebrating a good friend’s retirement in Vegas. It’s been awhile since we’ve had a guy’s trip. What a perfect occasion to celebrate.

I was telling a friend that I genuinely feel happy when I hear people are retiring. After three decades of work, they all deserve some R&R. I’m still working towards it, but know I’m going to jump for joy walking out that last time.

Any excuse to play the Sundays, I’m in. Here’s Joy. I think this one is an acquired taste, though. I wasn’t particularly fond of it the first few times I listened it. Back then, I pushed play on Sunday’s CDs and listened from front to back and this song grew on me over time. If it’s not your cup of tea, I totally get it.

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The Lone Ranger sold his wardrobe
The Lone Ranger sold his bad dog
Well you saw him
And you can't hardly know
'Cause times change
I know

On some days he's more than humble
On some days he's cold and mad, mad as hell
Well you saw him
And you can't hardly know
It's so strange
Well I... I know

Those lakes of golden water
Those lakes of gold are all running out
Well you saw him
And you can't hardly know
It's so strange
Well I... I know

Joy, joy, joy
Work, work, work harder
Sure as the hours
Joy, joy, joy
Work, work, work harder
You say

13 thoughts on “My Gen X Playlist: Joy – The Sundays”

  2. Me, i cringe when i hear about retirement lol…a close friend who is a few years older than me has her retirement date set for next year and i’m like how is that possible?!?!?! We are still in our 30’s are we not?

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    1. Sounds like you really enjoy your job! That is so cool! If you love what you do, it never feels like work.

      I’m not sure what happened. Yesterday I was thirty. I woke up and a few decades passed me by.

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      1. I do yes, and i seem to equate retirement with old age, old age with certain losses of ability 😬
        Yes time’s fun when you’re having flies 😂

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  4. I can relate. I have quite a few friends who are retired. I think the key to enjoying retirement is finding something you love to keep you busy, or give you a purpose. Volunteering, joining a pickleball league, being a greeter at Walmart? My Dad drove courtesy cars for a dealership and enjoyed the conversation on the drive. My Mom did all kinds of brain puzzles to keep her mind sharp.
    Love this song! Maybe you could be a DJ in retirement?

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    1. Yes… finding something to keep you busy. I’m considering going back to school. I thought college was pretty fun. Just an idea I’m bouncing around.

      I’m not DJ material, but thank you for that!

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  5. I planned my retirement from the age of 45, 10 years and counting. The countdown didn’t quite go as planned because I met my husband when I was 52 but I still retired at 55. The initial adaptation was hard and Covid definitely didn’t help but I think I’ve got it down now and enjoy the freedom it gives.
    My husband reminds me all the time ” you worked really hard in your career, 50-60 hrs a week, with two children and for 13 years as a single parent, you deserve this time off, don’t ever forget that!

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