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Generation X Bookends: Generation Jones to Xennials and the Gen X In Between

Not everyone puts much stock in generational research, and that makes sense. While some people fully relate to the stereotypes and lived experiences of the cohort they belong to, others don’t at all. This is particularly true for those born on the fringes of the generational range. Generational experiences exist on a continuum; those born in the early years of a generation will not necessarily have much in common with those born in the later years. And of course, there are those on the cusp, born in the years as… Read More »Generation X Bookends: Generation Jones to Xennials and the Gen X In Between

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The U.S. Presidents by Their Generational Cohort

If you’re looking for a list of U.S. Presidents with their associated generation, look no further! I could not find a list myself, so I created one. I have taken many of the generation names and dates from Strauss-Howe Generational Theory. Where Strauss-Howe and common names conflicted, I used common names. (For example, Strauss-Howe refers to Generation Z as The Homeland Generation). President Birth Year Generation George Washington 1732 The Liberty Generation John Adams 1735 The Liberty Generation Thomas Jefferson 1743 The Republican Generation James Madison 1751 The Republican Generation… Read More »The U.S. Presidents by Their Generational Cohort

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Spice Up Your Boring Kegel Workouts! 6 Fun Tips

Tighten. Release. Tighten. Release. Ho hum. Let’s face it, kegel exercises are as dull as your pelvic floor. That’s why I have created these exciting variations to spice up your boring kegel workouts! 1. Squeeze and hold until the first judge turns around on The Voice Give that kegel a good clench as soon as the contestant begins to sing. Hold until one of the judges spins around. Simple! The length of the squeeze will vary, that’s part of the excitement. 2. “Write” your Wordle guess in cursive You can… Read More »Spice Up Your Boring Kegel Workouts! 6 Fun Tips

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Generation Z to Generation X Translation Guide

So you’re a Generation Xer. Old, but not totally old. Not, like, Boomer old. But, alas, gone are those bodacious days when you rocked the freshest slang. Gen Z is making you feel lame. Word. You are lame. Me too. Do you need some help figuring out what the kool kids are saying? I have prepared a quick reference Generation Z to Generation X translation guide. Use it wisely. With great power comes great responsibility. So don’t trip. Take a chill pill. You got this. Generation Z slang Generation X… Read More »Generation Z to Generation X Translation Guide

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10 Ways Pregnancy in Your 40s is Different Than in Your 20s

Guess what? When you experience a pregnancy in your 40s, it’s totally different than a pregnancy in your 20s! I realize that is a completely obvious statement, but when I went through pregnancy at 44, I didn’t know all the ways it would be different, and some were unexpected. When searching the question online, what I found was mostly a lot of ways that becoming pregnant is more difficult later in life. I was already pregnant so that was useless for me. So, here you go, all my greatest pregnant-old-lady… Read More »10 Ways Pregnancy in Your 40s is Different Than in Your 20s

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The Mystery Cohort and the Case of the Haunted Forest

Jinkies! Boomer, Jennex, and GenZee solve the mystery of the Poltertree “Okay, Boomer, whatever you say.” Jennex followed Boomer and GenZee into the Fireplace Bar and Grille. The three settled into a booth near the door. The hostess brought two waters and two menus. “Ahem.” Jennex cleared her throat loudly. The hostess jumped. “Oh! Sorry, Jennex, I didn’t see you there.” Jennex nodded and smiled politely. “Millie Neal will be your server today. She’ll be right with you.” Boomer continued his rant. “I’m simply saying that it helps to have… Read More »The Mystery Cohort and the Case of the Haunted Forest

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How much money do you need to be relieved of financial stress? We have the dollar amount.

Here’s a shocker:  Most (90%) Americans are stressed about money. It’s the #1 most stressful aspect of our lives. Can you believe it? Yes, of course, you can. Even if you’re one of the 10% that are not stressed about money you are certainly aware of this widespread phenomenon. So, how much money do you need to be relieved of financial stress? There is a dollar amount and apparently, it’s $1.2 million. This figure comes from a 2023 Empower “Financial Happiness” study conducted by The Harris Poll. Technically, the respondents… Read More »How much money do you need to be relieved of financial stress? We have the dollar amount.

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Child-rearing Round Two

Tom Cochrane and Rascal Flatts said life is a highway, but I think that implies a “destination-based” experience that certainly has never applied to me. My life’s road has always felt pretty winding, perhaps more than most. It’s not that life has thrown me a lot of curveballs – in fact, I would describe the drama of my life as fairly humdrum. The twists and turns of my life have not come from outside interference. No, for the most part, they are entirely of my own making. When I was… Read More »Child-rearing Round Two

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Should You Adopt a Rescued Mill Dog? 6 Great Reasons to Say Yes

What’s a mill dog? Puppy mills are puppy breeding operations whose main goal is profit. They house a multitude of breeding animals and sell the resulting puppies online or to pet stores. These facilities are regulated very loosely and are not required to provide a good, or even decent, life for their breeding animals. The dogs are given little if any exercise, socialization, space, or medical care. A mill dog is a dog from one of these breeding operations. In this article, I am referring mainly to the puppy parents… Read More »Should You Adopt a Rescued Mill Dog? 6 Great Reasons to Say Yes

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Performing Well on a Test Regardless of Your Material Knowledge. For High School, College, and Beyond

I did well in school. I was a straight-A student in high school and college. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and two Master’s degrees, so I wasn’t taking easy coursework. I worked hard and I have a good memory, so those traits worked to my advantage. But when people say that I must be really smart I always tell them the same thing. I test well. Oftentimes quizzes and exams are the largest portions of points awarded in a course. Thus, performing well during an assessment typically has… Read More »Performing Well on a Test Regardless of Your Material Knowledge. For High School, College, and Beyond