I had a curmudgeonly male co-worker years ago when I worked at a newspaper who said something that has always stuck in my brain: “Opinions are like… Read more “Ten Unpopular – and non political – opinions!”
Category: Gen-X Nostalgia
Forty years ago in a galaxy not very far away…I saw “Star Wars” for the first time
Today I will “bow down to the Mouse” and see the new Star Wars movie, The Last Jedi. Like many other Gen X’ers, I can honestly say that Star Wars… Read more “Forty years ago in a galaxy not very far away…I saw “Star Wars” for the first time”
Reflections upon John Lennon’s death (and other deaths/tragic events)
Former Beatle and singer/songwriter John Lennon died 38 years ago today in New York City. It’s a day I’m not likely to ever forget, akin to people… Read more “Reflections upon John Lennon’s death (and other deaths/tragic events)”
Now that everyone has said “Me Too” – how about answering “What Now?”
I was on vacation in early October and having continental breakfast in a Virginia motel when I saw the news coverage of Harvey Weinstein stepping down as… Read more “Now that everyone has said “Me Too” – how about answering “What Now?””
Some women just don’t want to be “mommies…”
I was playing in a trivia game Thursday night where this question was asked: “First published in 1970, and still published today, what comic strip was the… Read more “Some women just don’t want to be “mommies…””
How our trivia team is like a “Star Trek” movie!
Another My Trivia Live season is just about in the books. We just finished our fifth season of playing in this league, and for the fourth time,… Read more “How our trivia team is like a “Star Trek” movie!”
If men get “friendzoned” – do women get “girlfriendzoned?”
I was about 8 years old the first time I was ever propositioned for sex and I looked like this: Me at Arby’s with the 1980 Buick… Read more “If men get “friendzoned” – do women get “girlfriendzoned?””
It’s time for “Back to School!” A trip in the Wayback machine!
It seems everyone with school-age children is taking pictures of their kids today with their backpacks, book bags, brand new clothes, what have you. So why not… Read more “It’s time for “Back to School!” A trip in the Wayback machine!”
Will “Wonder Woman” help make tall women the new “it” girls?
We’re on the eve of the new “Wonder Woman” film being released in theaters, and it’s definitely something people are talking about. It’s pretty huge news that… Read more “Will “Wonder Woman” help make tall women the new “it” girls?”
Disney Princesses – the doped-up, the girly, and the bad-ass…
Disney princesses – those damsels you love to love if you are in the ages 3 and up demographic – or hate. Chances are if you are… Read more “Disney Princesses – the doped-up, the girly, and the bad-ass…”
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