Kamala Harris, the current Vice President of the United States, holds a unique position in American political history. She is the first woman, the first Black woman, and the first South Asian American to hold… Why Kamala Harris is Not a Gen Xer
If you grew up in the early 1980s, chances are that your coffee table was a battleground of colorful plastic puzzles that both frustrated and fascinated. These puzzles weren’t just toys—they were mental workouts disguised… The Puzzles of the Early 1980s: A Journey into Handheld Mind Benders
Growing up as part of Generation X meant that even something as routine as the school bus ride was an experience in itself. Today, when I see modern school buses with their high-backed cushioned seats,… The School Bus Journey: A Ride Through Time
Master mechanics deal with physics every single day, whether they realize it or not. Every time they diagnose a vehicle, determine the source of a failure, or fine-tune a system for optimal performance, they’re applying… Why Master Mechanics Are the True Masters of Physics in the Real World
Summer meant something special growing up in Queens during the 1970s and 80s. Those long, hot days came with their own soundtrack—one that’s faded in today’s quieter, more insulated world. Back then, summer was loud,… The Sounds of Summer: Memories from a Queens Kid in the 70s and 80s
In today’s hyper-connected world, it’s almost ironic how we’ve never been more distant from each other emotionally. We live in a time when staying in touch is easier than ever before—yet the depth of those… More Connected Digitally, Less Connected Emotionally: A Gen X Reflection on the Changing Face of Human Connection
As a Gen Xer who’s lived through the evolution of tech, Ubuntu has always been my Linux distro of choice. With each new release, I look forward to better performance and added features. However, the… Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS: A Gen Xer’s Take on the Upgrade, RDP Improvements, and a Clever Fix for Annoying Issues
We always hear about how we have “total freedom of speech,” but then there’s always a “but” or an exception. They trot out the old analogy: “You can’t yell fire in a crowded theater.” It’s… The Illusion of Free Speech: When Labels Become Control (Through Gen X Eyes)
For many of us who grew up in the 1970s, Saturday and Sunday mornings were more than just a break from the school week—they were the highlight of our week, thanks to shows like “Marlo… Gen X Nostalgia: A Personal Look Back at “Marlo and the Magic Movie Machine”
As the 1980s transitioned into the ’90s, Chicago emerged as the epicenter of a musical revolution that would reshape nightlife: house music. This genre, with its infectious beats and synthesizer-driven melodies, redefined the clubbing experience… The House Music Craze and Clubbing Scene of the ’80s and ’90s: Chicago’s Epicenter
