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...
Salenger Tribute to Finney
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...
1980s Halloween Photos (Autumn 2018 Field Notes)
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...
Aging and Gen X: Study Reveals Xers Want To Live Past 90
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...
Study Reveals Gen X Women Are Social Media Addicts
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,...
OKC Bombing, Berlin Wall Among Top Historic Events for Generation 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...
Gen X News Headlines (Luke Perry’s AARP Cover)
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...
Sneak Peek Pics, Video: Survivor: Gen X vs. Millennials
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...
Great Indoors Features Gen X Managing Millennials
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...
Alligator Candy and Other Gen X Conversations
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...
Gen-X News: X Files Comeback, Challenger Anniversary
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...
Armor and Autumn Vigils
"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...












