I was driving back from downtown Los Angeles. It’s a one hour drive without traffic. It can be close to two with. I hadn’t used the CD player in years (yes, my car is older). Turns out I had three CDs in my disc changer. I pressed play. The first to come on was the … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Somewhere Only We Know – Keane
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
When I was in my twenties, my buddies and I rented a three bedroom apartment in Culver City. Everything seemed to be a fifteen minute drive away: the beach, Westwood, downtown, Santa Monica, Pasadena. It wasn’t the best part of town, but it was central to everything and it was cool having our own place. … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: These Are Days – 10,000 Maniacs
I’ve been feeling pretty relaxed lately. To be honest, it’s an unusual feeling to string a number of restful weeks together. I’m certainly not complaining, by any means. It’s just so. . . different. The goal of my sabbatical has always been to reduce stress and lower my blood pressure. Check and check – so … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Fields of Gold – Sting
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
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