Here were a few things I think I was good at as a kid. Keep in mind, sometimes reminiscing unintentionally allows you to take creative license on the past. We used to play a game with our baseball, football and basketball card collections. We’d each lean ten cards against the wall that were up for … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: One – U2 & Mary J Blige
I saw a random ad for a fire sale on used vinyl and CDs. It’s been a long time since I bought any kind of music. Since I donated my turntable years ago, I went to check out the CDs. Surprisingly, this sale drew a decent crowd. The demographic was on the greyer side. That … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Running to Stand Still – Darius Rucker
I had insomnia last night. I was lying in bed in the dark. Funny how your eyes eventually adapt and the space no longer seems pitch black. I could see the smooth surface of the ceiling. I stared at it wondering what it was thinking. It was quiet. It got even quieter as the hours … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Bad – U2
My sister has been chatting with my mom about distant relatives and began sketching out our family tree. She has different drafts on various pieces of paper. I’d been meaning to sign up for Ancestry.com for awhile, but my good intentions remained just that. After a recent family gathering, I told myself to look into … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: One Tree Hill – U2
I haven’t watched or read the news in a few weeks. It’s been easier to put my head in the sand and just binge Netflix. Last week I decided to choose something completely different and turned on The Today Show with Hoda and Jenna. It was nice to chill with lightweight entertaining TV. I even … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Sunday Bloody Sunday – U2
I couldn’t help being a little down today. Here is a taste of my post election playlist. Feel free to add to my song list in the comments section below. Every Day is Like Sunday – Morrissey End of the World as We Know It – REM Until the End of the World – U2 … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Post Election Playlist
We had a friend over for dinner and were catching up. She is going through a rough patch but is slowly coming out of it. One thing she mentioned was she was trying to get her mojo back. Ah, that resonated with me. I’m in a similar boat – trying to get mine back as … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Kite – U2
I enjoy musicals, but rarely search for them to plan an outing. This year, though, we decided to sign up for a mini package of musicals: Annie, Hamilton and Momma Mia! Of the three, I’ve only seen Momma Mia!. Who doesn’t love ABBA? Annie, I can go either way. I’m sure I’ll be pleasantly surprised. … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Dancing Queen – U2
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
There is something called through hiking, which is hiking a long distance trail end to end. My bucket list includes the Camino de Santiago, which I’ve mentioned here. This is a 500 mile pilgrimage across Spain. I’ve heard it’s a life changing spiritual experience. There is another, much longer adventure that I’ve always found amazing: … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Walk On – U2
Wishing everybody a Merry Christmas! Here’s a little U2 for the holidays – Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home). Happy holidays! It’s ChristmasBaby, please come homeYeah(Christmas) The snow’s coming down(Christmas) I’m watching it fall(Christmas) Watching the people around(Christmas) Baby, please come home(Christmas) The church bells in town(Christmas) They’re ringing a song(Christmas) What a happy sound(Christmas) Baby, please … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home) – U2
What technology would you be better off without, why? I’m coming up with a big fat donut. So far, every piece of technology has made life more convenient. I don’t think I would cut out any of it. I will say our cable bill has been creeping up on us. It makes me wonder if … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: With or Without You – U2
It’s difficult choosing just one album, there is so much good music out there. I can think of a number of albums that I love, all of which are older, from my Gen X era. I recently read a blog from A Sound Day that cited a study that we stop listening to new music … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Back in Black – AC/DC
I’m not a runner. Sure, when I was younger, I played a lot of basketball, but that is up and down the court and there is plenty of time to catch your breath. So when friends from work wanted to sign up for a half marathon, I thought no way. I was about 25 pounds … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Running to Stand Still – U2
Having already leapt over the 50 year yard marker, I’m beginning to see there is beauty in simplicity. I decided the other day that I need to slow things down, avoid over complication and choose what to take seriously and what to fall by the wayside. I realize these are conscious decisions and life is … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: A Beautiful Day – U2
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