The Generation X memes and articles during this dreadful pandemic are priceless, especially the video of the family pantomiming Journey’s Separate Ways. I love it so much! I hope it puts a big smile on your face. There have been several articles written about the unique ability of Gen-Xers...
There have been so many great Gen-X articles published recently, I feel compelled to bring back a relic from 2008: The Blue Plate Special. It was the corny-name for a weekly round-up of the latest news articles and blog posts. Hardly anyone was writing anything about Generation X back then and...
There have been some great Gen-X posts lately that I’m delighted to share with you, especially one published on the the Foundation for Economic Education’s website, Why Halloween Costumes Used to Be Terrible. It’s a fascinating read that offers a quick lesson in the global...
Slackers Aging: The generation that’s been perpetually too young and old at the same time faces the stress of aging. Bruce Springsteen, Madonna Way before Nirvana There was U2 and Blondie And music still on M-T-V Her two kids in high school They tell her that she’s uncool But...
According to a new study by Nielsen Generation X spends more time on social media than any other generation including Millennials. Xers spend nearly 7 hours per week on various networks versus Millennials, who come in second, at just over 6 hours per week. Moreover, it’s primarily Gen X...
The Fall of the Berlin Wall, the Oklahoma City Bombing and the Challenger Disaster are among the top 12 historic events for Generation X, according to a new survey conducted by the Pew Research Center in association with A+E Networks’ History. Here are the events in order of their significance to...
Check out the latest Gen X News headlines. CNN Luke Perry’s AARP cover means you’re old Luke Perry recently turned 50. Let that sink in… Dylan McKay from “Beverly Hills 90210” is half a century old. The actor celebrated his big day on October 11 and we can thank AARP...
It’s Generation X vs. Millennials in the 33rd season of Survivor, a reality television series known for exotic locations and tough competitions. Slated to be one of the best Survivor seasons yet, the show features 20 participants divided along generational lines. I can’t wait to see...
A funny new comedy series, The Great Indoors, has been picked up by CBS and will air this fall. It’s about a 44-year-old, squarely Generation X reporter who must adapt to the times when becomes the supervisor to a group of Millennials. The team works in the digital department of an outdoor...
National Geographic’s Generation X special brought a lot of new traffic to my blog via Google search. Also, a recent BuzzFeed article gave me a nice shout-out. Unfortunately, at precisely the same time, I lacked the will and inspiration to write anything at all. I didn’t even post...
Gather ’round for all the latest anniversaries, comebacks, and farewells. This is the latest roundup of news links for and about Generation X. It’s been a tough month for Baby Boomers as we’ve bid farewell to Glenn Frey, Alan Rickman, David Bowie, and Natalie Cole. As a writer...
“My cup runneth over.” — Romona played by Gena Rowlands, Hope Floats Greetings, Friends! Autumn has arrived in Oklahoma! This is my favorite time of the year and part of me wishes it could last forever. Pumpkins on porches, colorful fall leaves ironed between pieces of wax paper,...
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