This feels like a prompt we’ve done a few times, maybe just repackaged in a slightly different way. I’ll use this as a get out of jail for free card and just play a song. INXS was a great 80’s band. Don’t Change was released in 1982. When this song came on, I always tended … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Don’t Change – INXS
I don’t have the secret to success, but can provide thoughts on what I’ve learned through trial and error. Planning is an important step and provides a framework towards achieving goals; however, there are other areas just as important to improve chances of success. Focus is key. It is important to keep a multi-directional focus … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Sixty-Eight Guns – The Alarm
One of my biggest conerns when hiking or backpacking is what to do if we ran into a hungry bear. According to the National Park Services: If the bear is stationary, move away slowly and sideways; this allows you to keep an eye on the bear and avoid tripping. Moving sideways is also non-threatening to … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: I Ran – A Flock of Seagulls
There are so many professions that I admire – doctors, lawyers, teachers and first responders, to name a few. I’m also in awe of creative types. I’ve spent most of my life in an analytical career and have always admired those who use their creative energies everyday. Above all, though, the question for me is … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Manic Monday – The Bangles
I love YouTube. There is so much great content out there. I’ve relied on it to help fix my washer dryer, figure out how to use electronics and seal the grout in my shower. It’s been a life saver. I’ve re-watched favorite sporting moments, got up to date world news and researched easy recipes for … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: The Ghost in You – The Psychedelic Furs
I discovered KROQ in the early 80’s and I was literally blown away. Prior to that, I mainly listened to soul music’s cool sounds and funky beats. I remember turning the radio dial and hearing Only a Lad by Oingo Boingo and Boys Don’t Cry by the Cure for the first time and I was … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Discovering KROQ – My Early 80’s Pivot
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