I love bookstores. With the advent of the internet, brick and mortar bookstores are slowly disappearing. I’m fortunate a brand new Barnes and Noble opened up not too far from me. There is just something about walking into a book store and perusing the shelves. You can’t get that same feeling when shopping online. I … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Perfect – Pink
Amorphophallus Titanum If you are wondering what this is, you’re in for a surprise. For years I’ve heard about this flower at the Huntington Library, but have yet to see or smell it. The rare plant, which is scientifically referred to as Amorphophallus titanum, blooms for only 24 hours every two to three years. Native to … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: How Soon is Now – The Smiths
During my time off, I tried a number of new endeavors that I never had the time nor the energy to check out. I picked up a guitar and gave that a shot. Fortunately, Linger by the Cranberries consists of only a few simple chords and my attempt, while not great, made me feel good. … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: What’s the Frequency, Kenneth? – REM
What is your favorite genre of music? Today is number 365. One year of daily prompts. There were times that I didn’t think I’d make it, but the will maintain the streak fueled me to find a way to write something, anything at times. It’s been a fun, challenging ride. I used to think I … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Green Eyed Girl – Ted Hawkins
Describe your most memorable vacation. WordPress labeled today answered before I could even say hello. Today’s prompt is the first prompt I completed almost a year ago. Apparently, I just lapped myself. I re-read my original answer and am surprised I went in that direction. Here is that first post. Wichita Lineman – REM I … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Galveston – REM
I could say work, but where’s the fun in that. And am I really? I don’t have a PhD in anything, so I can’t lean on my education. Nobody is knocking on my door to pick my brain on any complicated issue that needs to be solved. So, no. I’m not an authority on any … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: I Don’t Want to Wait – Paula Cole
We went to a nice restaurant on Valentine’s Day. As we sat at our table, I looked around at the young couples nearby all dressed up on romantic dates. The hidden mark of a good restaurant is when they can casually step in when things go awry. Right before we ordered, my arm hit my … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Crazy Love – Cassandra Wilson
It’s difficult to believe today is my 361st post. This started out as an experiment, a chance to take on the challenge of writing daily and listening to some music along the way. At times, it’s been difficult to creatively write every day and then try to reach back in my brain to find a … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: All I Want Is You – U2
I started getting a few grey hairs in junior high school. That was odd. I have dark hair, so those few strands stuck out. They tended to grow in small patches. Not a lot, mind you, just here and there. I’d ask my mom to pluck them. She’d search my head and pull them out … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Grey Victory – 10,000 Maniacs
A young woman once tapped my mom on the shoulder at the grocery store, introduced herself and gave her a big smile. It turned out, my mom was her second grade teacher almost two decades ago. She’d been retired for many years but once she heard the young woman’s name, she remembered her instantly. It … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Another Brick in the Wall – Pink Floyd
There is something amazing about anesthesia. First of all, you won’t get past seven on the count down from ten. As I counted down, I remember very little after I started. It’s not like you drift off, because you don’t. You are abruptly out like a light. Secondly, you wake up and it feels as … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: I Wanna Be Sedated – The Ramones
Whoever invented the pill box is a genius. I now use it religiously. It only occurred to me I needed one when I couldn’t remember if I took my medication for the day. And it’s not like I take a lot of meds, because I don’t. My memory used to be rock solid. These days, … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Ironic – Alanis Morrisette
Last year we received a notice from the city that we had to divide our trash yet again. We already separated our recyclable items into a separate trash can. Now they were asking us to separate our food scraps and other organic material, known as green waste. My first reaction? C’mon guys. Give me a … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Obscurity Knocks – Trashcan Sinatras
Years ago, I went to a college football game with a friend from work. Our schools played each other and it had been awhile since I had been back on campus. I was really excited to go to my favorite college hole in the wall. It was a taco hut down the street from where … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Anticipation – Carly Simon
Easy. T-shirt, jeans and sneakers. Throw on a pullover light weight sweatshirt just in case it gets a little cold. I like to be casual and comfortable. I initially thought shorts, but jeans are a better bet for various occasions. I might be in trouble if I need to be a bit dressier and I’m … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Forever in Blue Jeans – Neil Diamond
This is embarrassing. I tend to speak to God when I’m in need. Yeah, that sounds pretty bad, I know. I’m not proud of it, but if I’m going to be completely honest, that’s been my history. During these times, I typically ask Him for help and surprisingly enough, He tends to come through most … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Ask – The Smiths
I used to put a stash of candy bars in the freezer. I’m not sure where this practice came from, but I would eat hard frozen Snickers, Milky Ways and Three Musketeers. Once while eating a frozen bar, I cracked my filling and it eventually fell out. This left a gaping hole in my tooth. … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Stuck in a Moment You Can’t Get Out Of – U2
I can find a way to occupy my time if I have to. That’s never a problem. I’m always able to find something to do at home, but if I’m feeling cooped up, I’ll easily jump in my car and to get out and about. I’m not afraid of doing things on my own. I … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Sleeping Satellites – Tasmin Archer
I was thinking about this question and Orange Julius came to mind. Then I paused. Was that the same thing as an Orange Bang? I’ve had both growing up and I used the two names synonymously. I did a few quick searches and couldn’t find the difference between the two. Just curious, does anybody know? … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Push – Matchbox Twenty
When I backpacked through Europe after college, we started and ended our month long trip in Paris. One of the sights on our list was Père Lachaise Cemetery. There are a number of famous historical people buried there, such as Frédéric Chopin and Oscar Wilde. The sad part is, many people visit the cemetery only … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: San Francisco – Scott McKenzie
My mother loved soda when we were kids. One of the sodas she bought was Orange Crush. We loved that. Later I discovered other flavors that I would also love. First, it was Grape Crush. Strawberry Crush was just OK. But then I tried Pineapple Crush. That was my favorite. I remember it was difficult … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Orange Crush – REM
My answer is the same to a question asked about a year ago. Loving Strangers by Russian Red My dream is to go to Spain to walk the Camino de Santiago. A five hundred mile spiritual pilgrimage seems like a long walk. Plenty of time to think and reflect. Thank goodness I’ll have this playlist … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Girls Just Want to Have Fun – Russian Red
This is bit of an awkward question. If I had to choose something, I’d say I’m not a magnet for drama. Some may call that boring and if so, so be it. I’m perfectly OK with that. We have a friend that we meet occasionally for dinner. Our friend usually has an interesting story about … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Anything Anything – Dramarama
I remember chatting with a colleague about our company’s health insurance. I was complaining about our high deductible plan and she confided she was on her husband’s company plan. Wait. I thought your husband was retired, I said. Turns out he is, but he works part time at REI and qualifies for health benefits. Whoa. … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: When I’m Sixty Four – The Beatles
I recently was surprised by an article about people who struggle to tell time. With digital clocks and watches, the basic ability to read a clock is beginning to lose steam. I assumed it would be mostly Gen Z or millennials failing the test. It looks like all generations have a decent number that struggle … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Time of the Season – The Zombies
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