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
I don’t have many things that are irreplaceable. I don’t buy a lot of stuff and would call myself pretty low maintenance. I’m not constantly shopping for clothes or chasing the latest fashion. California casual fits me perfectly. Forget about rotating in the most recent technology. Not my style. My nieces tease me because my … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody) – The Talking Heads
I’ve often heard that the quickest route from point A to point B is a straight line. Let’s face it. Rarely do we find any road to be perfectly straight and sometimes we encounter detours along the way. For me, formulating perspectives follows the same vein. It reminds me of a tangled leaky garden hose … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Change – Tears for Fears
I used to worry about attending gatherings and being severely underdressed. If I received an invite and the attire was ambiguous, my mind would begin to race. To be safe, I typically erred to be slightly overdressed. Once you arrive and survey the lay of the land, it’s always an easier transition to dress down … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Should I Stay or Should I Go? – The Clash
I spent a year working in Japan before the tech boom, long before email was ever a thing. At that time, there were really only two modes of communication – mail and phone. Calling international was expensive. In the Tokyo train stations, there were some shady looking characters selling suspect international phone cards. There were … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: A Letter to Elise – The Cure
I wish I was handy around the house. I’m just not. I defer everything to a handyman we occasionally hire and it’s much easier and efficient to rely on him. He is trying to encourage me to jump in and try doing more things myself, though. Once, the water spout for the ice maker inside … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Help – The Beatles
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