Monthly Archives: November 2009
The Road…h
…movie was pretty good, but not as good as the book. And I know, I know people always say that. But in this case it really is true. I liked it (the movie) but it just didn’t have the same … Continue reading
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GenX superpowers activate!
If I could have any superpower it would be a melding of a photographic memory with the ability to instantly transform any given information into a useful means. A sort of Rain Man – McGyver dude! Not sure what the … Continue reading
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2 GenX thinkers have new books out
Malcolm Gladwell (b. 1963) and Steven Levitt (b. 1967 [same year as me, which of course makes me feel like a loser, because what have I done, right?]) both have new books out. Both are GenXer and both are innovative … Continue reading
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New featured blog….
…comes via JenX67 (as if I even had to say it — all bow down to the goddes off all things Generation X). And thank God too, right. About time. I know, I know! I change my featured blog about … Continue reading
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GenX in recession
What is a recent Washington Post article (which I was hipped to by The Gen X Files blog) saying about GenXer attitudes in light of the current recession? They’re antsy and edgy, tired of waiting for promotion opportunities at work … Continue reading
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King or Coupland?
Which do I read first? Stephen King’s new novel, Under the Dome? or Douglas Coupland‘s new novel, Generation A? How to choose? How to choose? The King novel is over a 1,00o pages but I don’t really find that very … Continue reading
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More Brit GenX TV
I hadn’t realized before but hulu does that amazon thing where they suggest other shows you might like based on whatever show you happen to be watching. Same way amazon does with books, although I have to say I often … Continue reading
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GenX Brit TV
I have been obsessively watching and re-watching this BBC tv show entitled Green Wing, which I stumbled across on hulu.com. more about “Brit GenX TV“, posted with vodpod It is an absurdest send up of hospital-based soap operas. Kind of … Continue reading
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