The SFB

Random musings from a Gen X life lived on the edge… of nothing except Lake Erie. 70s and 80s pop culture and music.

Growing up in the 80s

  • Gen X Was Neither Feral Nor Neglected

    Well, maybe just a little. I want to challenge that whole trope about Gen X being raised on hose water and neglect.  It’s out there in the inter-web-verse that Gen X grew up feral.   I mean, yes, we did drink from the garden hose, but from someone who’s lived the Gen X lifestyle, let Read more

  • Where are all the kids today: The winter version

    I know it’s cold outside but the lake effect never paralyzed us. Except for that one time in 1977. I took a walk yesterday.  Needed to get out of the house and get some fresh air and some perspective even though it was cold and a bit windy. I’d been feeling claustrophobic since we had Read more