I never thought I’d say this, but there are some advantages of being over fifty. One thing I have is the ability to hit the rewind button and let the tape run for awhile. I’ve got decades of material, both good and bad. As much as I don’t like to relive my epic fails, I … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: You’ve Got a Friend – James Taylor
Even though I understand what being a kid at heart is, for some reason I was having difficulty describing it. So naturally, I did a quick search. Being a kid at heart is not a question of age, but more so a question of spirit. You can be a child by enjoying small things and … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Forever Young – Alphaville
I like the thought of this. Three wishes. Here goes. Time travel – When I think of time travel, I think more in terms of going back in time rather than forward. Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t limit it to just the rewind button. But the thought of reliving moments in the past sounds … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Wishing On a Star – Rose Royce
I’ve always admired my brother. Out of all the siblings, he is the most outgoing of the group. What I especially admire is how he can relate to anyone and make everyone feel at ease immediately when you meet him. He is an executive at his company, but still remains down to earth and doesn’t … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother – The Housemartins and The Justice Collective Covers
People sometimes give me a hard time because my form of exercise is walking these days. I figure mixing that with a relatively healthy diet seems to be working for me. There is the argument that it’s not increasing my heart rate high enough. I can’t argue with that. But I’m not a big fan … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Jump Around – House of Pain
Me? I never have the urge to be the first one through the door or first to try the latest thing. Typically, when I get a new Iphone, I pick the prior year’s version. It’s still an upgrade for me. I once joined a start up for a brief stint. One day we were comparing … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Moon River – Morrissey Cover
The other week, I updated my resume. That’s never a fun task, but I wanted to get the ball rolling. I’ve started researching opportunities on LinkedIn, seeing what is out there, but not yet ready to jump in with two feet to take the plunge. My plan is to take my time for now and … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Hear – Moonpools and Caterpillars
I don’t know how my mom did it. Every night she cooked for four kids, of which three were growing boys. Yet every night, there was a hot meal on the table. When you are a kid, you just expect this without having an appreciation for the time and effort put in on a nightly … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Red Red Wine – UB40
My favorite movie genre as a child was World War II movies. I could give you a top ten list upon demand. I used to watch them over and over and never tire of them. Part of it was just being a boy, but I also felt they were movies about good versus evil. “WWII … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: 99 Red Balloons – Nena
When I watched her jump out of the plane, her silhouette was surrounded by shades of greens and browns. We were so high up, I couldn’t make out any details on the ground below. That probably was a good thing. If I was able to see cars or people, I may not have jumped. Before … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Here Comes the Rain Again – The Eurythmics
I’m sitting on a rock, surrounded by the smell of alpaca dung. I have no energy to stand nor continue on. There were signs this was going to be a tough trek. The morning we started this four day adventure to Machu Picchu, we took a group photo. All smiles. Our guide laughed a bit … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For – U2
One of the reasons why I love shopping at Trader Joes is because it reminds me of my niece who works there part time. She is a ray of sunshine and I can imagine her being chatty as she he helps bag groceries. The other day, I was in the check out line and a … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Under Pressure – Queen and David Bowie
I used to go to church once in awhile growing up. It was sporadic and not on a regular basis. I also once went to a church retreat as a teenager. I admit, it was more social than spiritual, but by the end of the week, I was moved by the experience. After college, I … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Belong – REM
There were many years that I never got sick, or sick enough to take the day off from work. Yes, the good thing is obvious – not being sick. The bad part is that I was continuously connected and working nonstop. As a counterbalance, I tried to squeeze in a mental health day once a … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Life in a Northern Town – Dream Academy
My grandfather didn’t have a college education. At one point, through no fault of his own, he lost everything. Despite the setback, he picked himself up, started over, eventually opening his own business and raised a family of three boys. He wasn’t alone. My grandmother also played a big role in the household. They were … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Winning – Santana
Growing up, we lived between two polar opposite neighbors. To the left was the all American family with two kids and a dog. To the right, well . . . let’s just say they were interesting. We once found the son in our yard in his diapers swinging an ax wanting to cut down our … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm – Crash Test Dummies
I’ve been active for a good portion of my life. Yet, in all of those years, surprisingly I rarely stretched. I don’t know why I never bothered. My guess is it originated out of pure laziness. As time went on, it became a bad habit that carried through the years. I only started stretching later … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Murder of One – Counting Crows
Something recently caught my ear while the TV was playing in the background. Go with your gut, but also bring along your head for safekeeping. Those weren’t the exact words, but you get the drift. I really liked this a lot and thought it was a good balanced approach to life. Initially, I said, “Yeah, … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Torn – Natalie Imbruglia
I used to procrastinate in my personal life. My professional life, however, it’s never an option. There are too many client projects in the air and I can’t afford to let any of them drop. It’s a constant juggle. I once read an article that described Type-A characteristics. I went through the list. Check. Check. … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: You Can’t Always Get What You Wanted – The Rolling Stones
There is a certain point when somebody transitions from being in a hurry to grow up to wishing they were young again. If I had to spitball this, I’d say wanting to be older extends through the late 20’s. Teenagers wanting to be grow up too fast and twenty-somethings wanting to be taken more seriously. … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: 100 Years – Five for Fighting
I’m a sucker for those Honda commercials and their random acts of helpfulness. I’ve read various opinions online questioning if these are genuine or just a marketing ploy. I don’t care, I love the thought and feel of random acts of kindness. Everyone can use a pick me up that kindness can bring. I’d set … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: A Million Miles Away – The Plimsouls
This is a tough one. There are so many health concerns out there that are in need of a cure. If guaranteed, I think I’d choose a cure for Alzheimers or any memory related condition. I know people who have parents that are physically healthy, but no longer have the mental capacity to care for … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: I Will Remember You – Sarah McLachlan
When I was young and stupid. . . yeah, it’s going to be one of those types of posts. I was in my 20s and I was changing jobs. I had been with my employer for a few years and they had a good profit sharing program. If the company did well, they would add … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Leaving Las Vegas – Sheryl Crow
I enjoy museums, but I can’t say that I know a lot about art, let alone choose a favorite artist. I do enjoy impressionists (Monet and Cezanne) and also abstract art (Rothko and Pollock). These styles are very appealing. But can I name one as a favorite artist? Probably not. Being a casual fan is … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Rio – Duran Duran
I typically turn quiet as I trudge along. When I’m quiet, my friends know I’m hurting a bit. Each step is more painful and I wonder how long I can keep going. I look down at my feet and sync my breathing to my pace. I still march on. I’m usually at the back of … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) – The Proclaimers
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