Tag Archives: Generation X

Have you seen this nostalgic man?

Posted on July 5, 2018 by rossmurray1

Lost: male, white, 52, gently used. Wears glasses and occasional beard when the benefits of not shaving outweigh the benefits of not itching. English speaking, French faking. Distinguishing characteristics: avoids eye contact and commitments. Last seen in Nova Scotia, in … Continue reading →

Posted in It Really Did Happen! | Tagged , , , , | 27 Comments

You say you want irresolution: Gen X at middle age

Posted on March 22, 2016 by rossmurray1

We’re very close to blowing it. Or maybe we already blew it. It’s hard to say, which, ironically, is the essential stance of Generation Maybe. We’re blowing it/blew it because Generation X, we post-Baby Boomers, have hit middle age and … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada and/or Quebec, It Really Did Happen! | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 38 Comments

Hello, Drake? It’s Adele.

Posted on November 12, 2015 by rossmurray1

“You used to call me on my cel-l-l-l pho-o-o-ne…” My daughter Abby looked up at me, puzzled, appalled. “How do you know that song?” she asked, which, now that I think about it, might have been code for, “Please stop … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 54 Comments

Forever 41: A Company Prospectus

Posted on November 20, 2014 by rossmurray1

Our Vision Forever 41 is a clothing and lifestyle retailer for people who grew up in the eighties wishing they were growing up in the sixties and are glad they aren’t growing up now. Tapping into this nostalgia for feeling … Continue reading →

Posted in Never Happened | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 50 Comments