Generation Jones is the new term for Baby Boomers born between 1955 and 1964. Genjonesers have always been ignored because Classic Boomers (1946-1954) stole the spotlight.
Category: Culture
My Night With The Ukrainian Mob
While on a student-exchange trip to Odessa, Ukraine, in 2002, the Ukrainian mob hosted us on a Black Sea disco cruise.
The Danger of Casual Antisemitism
Casual racism of any kind becomes an excuse for violent racists to take action. Photo of a gold Star of David necklace on a blue background by author (Joyce O’Day) The Great Awakening of Racism The last five years have witnessed a marked increase in racism of all varieties: Black, Latino, Muslim, Asian, and Antisemitism. … Continue reading The Danger of Casual Antisemitism
Document Your Family’s History
Don't wait until it is too late; reach out to your extended family today and document their stories!We have all said it at some point, “I wish I could have one last conversation with mom, or grandpa, or Auntie Anne.” As many times as we have heard the same story , what we would give to hear … Continue reading Document Your Family’s History
Facing My White Privilege
Watercolor painting of the author as a teen by artist Michael Joseph. People of color have been incarcerated for the same activities that resulted in little or no repercussions for me and my white friends. The Night My White Privilege Slapped Me in the Face My last MRI was scheduled for 8:00pm — a time when the facility was virtually … Continue reading Facing My White Privilege
Swedish Death Cleaning For Beginners
Relax! This is about organizing your stuff and not about funeral rites!The concept of döstädning (death cleaning) was popularized in Margareta Magnusson’s 118-page book The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to free yourself and your family from a lifetime of clutter, published in 2018. For individuals over 60, now is the time to finally … Continue reading Swedish Death Cleaning For Beginners
The Problem with Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance
While you may love your health insurance today, next year you may be tragically disappointed with what your employer offers.During her senior year of high school, my daughter was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor (Hypothalamic Hamartoma) that caused debilitating seizures. At the time, I was employed as a teacher in the Clark County School District — the … Continue reading The Problem with Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance
FU Facebook
We have made a deal with the devil. In exchange for superficial contact with anyone we have ever known - wherein photos, experiences, and opinions are shared - we have relinquished the intimate details of our lives, which are used to manipulate our every thought and action. We have sold our souls to social media. … Continue reading FU Facebook
Candy Sandwiches
What is every preschooler’s food fantasy? My grandson’s was a candy sandwich. The Birth of the Concept We are blessed with the most adorable Irish twins - ages 4 and 5. They were born one year apart with January birthdays. A couple of months ago, while visiting them, my step-daughter Jenn asked what kind of … Continue reading Candy Sandwiches
Comfort Food
We all have that favorite meal from our childhood. The meal that evokes my happiest memories is Ham Soup. My Jewish mother learned to cook from her Polish in-laws, and this dish was a family favorite. (Clearly, my mother had no interest in keeping a kosher kitchen.) Part of the allure of this meal is … Continue reading Comfort Food
Joyce O’Day 