This article in the NY Times is an apt description of the challenges we are facing because of our predominantly leadership: Washington War of Ideas Overshadows Need for Jobs – NYTimes.com I think we are still early on in the so this sort of bickering can still hold sway. The Boomers would still rather debate [...]

I just noticed that Wikipedia has a nice primer up on Strauss and  Howe’s Theories. It is a  good synopsis of the concepts. If you prefer a video version, you can always view my Youtube explanation:

The has recieved the guidance and support of older generations ( in particular) throughout their youth. It started with the “Baby on Board” stickers in Volvos everywhere in the early 80′s. It continued with Soccer Moms and loads of after-school activities. They have been coached, guided and supported in ways that are really unique to [...]

Eli Pariser recently spoke at TED about how social media, search sites and other online entities are creating “filter bubbles” that remove opposing views from users results. As a I agree that this is worrisome, but I wonder if will agree. The Millennial generation is much more willing to participate in group-think and less worried about [...]

This recent article in the Christian Science Monitor got me to thinking about the way us Gen X’er go about parenting. Back in 2006 our family did just what the article mentioned: we sold a house, our cars, pulled the kids from school and traveled around the world for 6 months (see the stories about [...]

I just read this very interesting article about generations from the Society for American Archaeology. The author, Lawrence E. Moore does an excellent job of describing role in society at this time. It provides a great overview of the generational cycles and the specifics of Generation X. I also like the “mythical characters” table – [...]

As more Gen X parents arrive at primary schools, replacing Boomer parents, the demands placed on teachers are become more extreme.

Remember that cute little kid on Family Ties? The actor that played him, Brian Bonsall, was born at the end of 1981, putting him right on the cusp of . It appears after his acting career he has lived up to the expectations/stereotype of the generation. Here’s his most recent photo: This is a mugshot from his [...]

Although I think it’s very cool that a gal from the Generation would have their own blog (and a good one, at that), I am amazed at the amount of vitriol that Helen of “Margaret and Helen” has for Sarah Palin. Don’t get me wrong, I am not a fan of Palin, but Helen’s diatribe on [...]

Is Fight Club prescient about America’s future, or just Generation X’s past?