There was an unmistakable pace that came into existence during the 1990s. It is not clear exactly why, but the pace of life had been ramping up all during the eighties. When the nineties burst onto the calendar, it did so with an urgency that was as of yet unknown throughout the world.Whether it was…
News of the Eighties and Ninties (Part One)
The major events in the world happening directly before, during and right after the years we were born are all a part of why we Gen Yers are such a small and unique part of the generational definitions...here is what was happening during the years we were all born.
Why Are We The Forgetten Years
So, many moons ago, I discussed how I would focus onexactly what I felt made those years from 1979ish to 1983 its own"generation" and with those born in those years not really able tofit into either Gen X or Millenials. Though I have had this rant and given a few reasons, there have…
Growing Up In The 1980’s & 1990’s…The Start
Growing up in the eighties and nineties was indeed a singular experience. As I get older, I realize precisely how much those years were unique, shaping the generations in them in precise ways. I also have learned that those are some of my most popular posts and will be doing almost its own series on…
I’m Back
So, after some health issues, I am back. I feel a lot better and am ready to get back to it all, including my journey to a healthier me. However, it feels like more of a hill to climb than it did initially. I was making such significant progress and then being knocked down. Now…
Hands off my Buffy and Avengers
There is a lot to be said about my obsession with Marvel and BtVS. I know that a lot of people don't get it. That and my loyalty to Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, especially in light of the ever-growing allegations against Joss Whedon and his apparent love of abusing his power. How can I, who rails against…
STOP CALLING ME A MILLENIAL
Looking at the charts put out, I understand that Gen Y - those born between 1981 and 1995/6ish are what everyone has grouped into this cohesive group called Millenials. To that, I say - one, why do we have to label everything, and two, if you are going to slap a generational label on me,…
Yeah…2021…Not So Much Better!!
You know, deep down I knew that the last digit of the year changing wasn't going to make any difference, but like so many people, I, in fact, hoped that when that digit flipped, so would the luck of society. Of course, it is not that simple. Nor did deep down did I think it…
Why Have I Been MIA?
So I have been AWOL on my blog. Not for the first time, but this time was different. This was not me being lazy or not motivated. I have been missing in action because I have been making money and working as a content writer.My wife was laid off, and I kicked the writing into…
Nineteen Years Later
I think anyone who was a teen or older will always know exactly where they were when that second plane hit the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001. That moment when the life of every person in America changed.Until that moment, we enjoyed a sense of safety. We had never known the fear and anguish…
