Introduction: The Shift in Perceptions In today’s world, we’re told that a college education is the golden ticket to success. It’s drilled into us that… Read More »Intelligence vs. Education: Understanding the Real Difference for Gen X
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… Read More »The School Bus Journey: A Ride Through Time
As a Generation X mechanic, I’ve seen firsthand how our generation’s problem-solving mindset has shaped the way we approach real-world challenges. Growing up without today’s… Read More »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… Read More »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… Read More »More Connected Digitally, Less Connected Emotionally: A Gen X Reflection on the Changing Face of Human Connection
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… Read More »The House Music Craze and Clubbing Scene of the ’80s and ’90s: Chicago’s Epicenter
Dear Boomers, Millennials, Gen Z, and Beyond, Ah, the sweet, sweet bonds we share across the generations. We, the humble Gen Xers, just wanted to… Read More »A Gen X Love Letter to Other Generations
Generation X, often referred to as the “forgotten generation,” has been described in many ways over the years. Nestled between the Baby Boomers and Millennials,… Read More »Generation X: The Hacky Sack Generation