As I’ve gotten older, I’ve discovered I sometimes bottle up feelings and occasionally need to push the pressure release button. I’d never been like this in the past. I usually was able to power through until the smoke cleared. My wife pinpoints this change in me to my brain surgery. Maybe she’s right. Before then, … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Shout – Tears for Fears
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
When I was young and single, I used to have a rule. If I worked past 10 pm, it was too late to eat, so I’d walk to the local neighborhood bar and drink dinner. Not the best plan, mind you, especially since my first stop the next morning was to Starbucks for a venti … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Good Life – OneRepublic
Smoking is relaxing. I wish it wasn’t so bad for you. Long time ago, I used to chain smoke two or three cigarettes when I got home from a stressful day. I didn’t smoke everyday, but when I had a tough day, I’d light up. And I made a deal with myself I’d only smoke … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: I Hope I Don’t Fall In Love With You – Hootie and the Blowfish
I recently wrote about Hal Eldor’s five minute rule here. I’ve been trying to use this rule, but I still go longer than five minutes. That’s OK, though. I’m seeing improvement. The thought that there is a cut off time limit seems to help. That’s better than letting things drag on. Time to move on. … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Mad World – Tears for Fears
This is the first time in a long time that I can say, “No, thanks. I’m good.” Maybe for the obvious reason of already being on a break. But this is a recent feeling for me and I’ll gladly savor it. How long has it been since I’ve felt this way? Decades, if I had … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: A Long December – Counting Crows
There was a phrase I used to say under my breath when I couldn’t stop thinking about a moment I wished I said or did something differently. It would replay over and over in my head and take hold of my brain. Please forgive my French. Fuck, I want to die. Nobody ever heard it. … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Whisper to a Scream – Icicle Works
I’ve been pretty consistent about getting my annual physical. My health has been generally OK, but at my last physical, a few symptoms emerged and my doctor recommended I see a cardiologist. Uh oh. My cardiologist ordered a number of tests and asked me to track my blood pressure daily – twice in the morning … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Breathe (2 AM) – Anna Nalick
I’ve recently placed more effort in managing my mental health. In the past, I used to power through stress and accepted it as part of my daily life. Eventually, this led to an explosion when the water in the kettle built up too much steam and pressure. It’s not easy managing my sanity at times, … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: My Ever Changing Moods – The Style Council
Daily writing prompt What bothers you and why? It’s not fun, but I can admit my flaws. I can be an impatient person and like being efficient with time. Waiting unnecessarily tends to bother me. I think this stems from a career of juggling multiple projects and managing time. Always too many balls in the … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: August and Everything After – The Counting Crows
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