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Mar 28, 2024

Whatever Happened to Quicksand?

For Generation X, it was an existential threat

Whatever Happened to Quicksand?

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Apr 28, 2022

7 Life Lessons I Realized in Middle Age

Simple advice that I wish I knew in my 20s

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Sep 18, 2021

You Don’t Need A Side Hustle. Period.

Why following the popular trend may be more trouble than it’s worth

You Don’t Need A Side Hustle. Period.

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Dec 19, 2025

Remembering Rob Reiner

An icon gone much too soon

Image of Rob Reiner as “Meathead” on the set of All in the Family.

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Oct 3, 2025

You’re a ‘Writer’ But You ‘Write’ With ChatGPT. Why?

Really: what’s the point?

You’re a ‘Writer’ But You ‘Write’ With ChatGPT. Why?

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Oct 3, 2025

How Life Without Earbuds Made Gen-Xers Music Experts

Growing up without Bluetooth and wireless connections exposed Gen X to a range of musical styles

How Life Without Earbuds Made Gen-Xers Music Experts

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Jun 24, 2025

The 80s: Mullet Mania!

You know you rocked one back in the day, don’t lie.

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Apr 20, 2025

Why Seeing This One Thing At School Made the Rest of the Day Worthwhile

The anticipation of its reveal made it even more appreciated when it finally appeared

Teenage boy with fingers crossed, wishing for something.

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Apr 18, 2025

This Kind of Trouble is Lots of Fun!

Wait, don’t run

Image of the classic Generation X board game, Trouble.

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Mar 29, 2025

Big Hair, Don’t Care

When hairspray and gel were staples of life

Dolly Parton, sporting very big hair circa 1980s.

Samantha Kemp-Jackson

Samantha Kemp-Jackson

Writer, Media Commentator and overall opinionated individual. I live in the past A. Lot. Follow me on Substack: LivingInThePast.Substack.Com

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