The School Bus Journey: A Ride Through Time
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
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 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… Read More »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… Read More »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… Read More »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… Read More »The House Music Craze and Clubbing Scene of the ’80s and ’90s: Chicago’s Epicenter
As a Gen Xer, growing up in the late 80s and early 90s was a time of cultural shifts, political upheaval, and, for many of… Read More »Rush Limbaugh: The Voice of a Generation’s Controversy and Curiosity
Over the past hundred years, America has witnessed a fascinating paradox—one that becomes particularly glaring when viewed through the lens of Generation X, the cohort… Read More »The Patriot Paradox: A Gen X Perspective on Capitalism and Protectionism