Category Archives: Gen X
Meet the Skeptic
Today is the National Day of Prayer. There’s a lot of hubbub surrounding the alternative National Day of Reason—as if faith and reason are mutually exclusive. Seems fitting to turn our attention to the skeptics, people who express disbelief of Biblical … Continue reading
The Songs of Our Discontent
So I’m minding my own business, browsing in my favorite home furnishings store, when it comes on the sound system. The saddest song ever recorded. I’m not going to link to it because it’s so sad. I might not even tell … Continue reading
Filed under motherhood, humor, Gen X
Skater Boy
Skater boy learns by watching the big kids. Practicing on his scooter for now. Uphill. Sliding while the big kids speed around like heavy freight trains. Skater boy meanders close to their paths. “Stay back,” I say, “out of their … Continue reading
Filed under motherhood, America, Gen X
Questions Abound in Monkey Town
To make a long story short, I decided to read Rachel Held Evans’ book Evolving in Monkey Town after reading her blog a few weeks ago. See this post for more. Evans’ 2010 book is a memoir of her faith crisis. She … Continue reading
Filed under courage, faith, life and death, Gen X, books
Vikings and Temple Dancers
A good week finds me at the Y two mornings for yoga and two for pilates. I have four different instructors affectionately nicknamed to protect their identities: the Boomer, the Ballerina, the Brit, and Grace whom you may remember from Namaste. … Continue reading
Filed under beauty, Gen X, humor, women's issues
The Gift of 40
Today is my last day to be 40. I have a friend who’s just two weeks younger than I am. Much smarter though. She argues 40 shouldn’t be different from any other year. Every year we ought to live with … Continue reading
Filed under America, courage, Gen X, social media, technology, writing
Gray
“There are no salons where you’re moving,” said my hair stylist of 10 years. “No salons?” “No salons that carry our line of coloring,” she said. “Oh, Lord, have mercy,” I said with all reverence. Women spend more time finding … Continue reading
Free Thanksgiving Blog Button
If you were a fan of The X-Files, as was/am I, you’ll remember the quip in the closing credits from Ten Thirteen Productions: “I made this.” Well, I made this: How crafty am I? Don’t answer. That’s meant to be … Continue reading
Filed under faith, Gen X, humor, social media
Lipstick, Interrupted
In admiration of Ilene Beckerman’s book “Love, Loss, and What I Wore,” I give you my life in lipstick. L’oreal Mica. Love at first sight. Faithfully wore it under Bonnie Bell rollerball lip gloss until the 80s crumbled with the … Continue reading
Filed under beauty, books, Gen X, humor, women's issues
Lyrical Interlude
The year is 1986. I’m walking through the mall with one of my favorite cousins. A Sade song pipes into the common space. “No need to ask cause it’s cool for Loretta,” my cousin sings at the top of her lungs. … Continue reading
Filed under America, friends, Gen X, humor, social media
Wichita
“Where?” I said. “Wichita,” said my husband. And so it began. The small successful company where my husband works has been acquired by a big successful company headquartered in Wichita. And they’ve offered him a job he really wants to … Continue reading
Nevermind
“Mom, I’m ready to checkout.” “Huh?” I was engrossed in the August issue of Spin. “Come on, Mom. Let’s go!” We bypassed self-checkout and waited in line at the front desk. A strategic move on my part to garner a … Continue reading
Filed under America, Gen X, life and death
Indian Summer
Today is Friday in September. Football season. My maroon and gold pom poms are calling. They beckon me from the trunk of a 1980 maroon Camaro with gold pinstriping. When my dad selected the car, I believe he thought it … Continue reading
You Deserve a Break Today
Ever have one of those days? Yesterday was one for me. Worked all morning on Thursday’s serious blog post when, oh, look at that. It’s noon! And by the way, the post is mopping the floor with me. Hmm. Wonder … Continue reading
Filed under dog, Gen X, humor, social media, writing
How the Government Can Save $3.14 Million This Year
With all this hoo-hah about the national budget, or lack thereof, I have an idea to save our country money. You know those Social Security updates we all get once a year? Somewhere there’s a printer whose sole purpose is to produce these. And … Continue reading
