cynics, dreamers, and ice cream trucks
In a 2017 article for Vanity Fair, Rich Cohen wrote:
“Irony and a keen sense of dread are what make Generation X the last great hope, with its belief that, even if you could tell other people what to say and what not to say, even if you could tell them how to live, even if you could enforce those rules through social pressure and public shaming, why would you want to? I mean, it's just so uncool.”
random musing of the day
This morning, I came across an interview with Martha Beck, and something she said really stuck with me:
“The only way we’re going to fix the problems we’ve made with our fear-based behavior—the only way to solve problems this big—is to access the incredible capacity of human creativity.”
confessions of a creative
I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to embrace creativity in everyday life—the process of transforming the ordinary into art. When we approach creativity from that perspective, each moment becomes an opportunity to create something meaningful. And in that way, we are all artists, crafting our lives with intention and presence.
the art of being human
How does one make sense of heartbreak, grief, and the relentless weight of the world’s atrocities and suffering? And how does one fully embrace sacred joy, knowing it can dissolve in an instant—replaced by political upheaval, sorrow, anger, or despair? These are questions I have pondered for what feels like a lifetime, questions that have shaped the way I move through the world.
architecture of love
Love is a verb. It's built through the things we do-the small, consistent choices, the sacrifices, and the everyday moments that make someone feel truly seen and valued.
diary of a gen Xer
Diary of a Gen Xer is the creative crucible and dedicated space for the unfolding of my journey—a journey spanning four decades of curious exploration, both inward and outward. The content curated here reflects my attempt to satisfy an insatiable curiosity and fervent fascination with the human experience, not to mention my innate desire to make art out of this little thing called life.
What you’ll find here is part autobiography, part memoir—a love letter, if you will, to fellow Gen Xers and seekers on the path—along with random musings and evocative excerpts I feel compelled to share as I navigate life as a wildly imperfect, middle-aged, female-bodied human.
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Alana
This space honors the women in my lineage who came before me and celebrates all the women, including my daughter, who will carry forward their own unique expression of the divine feminine.
let it burn
It takes a lot of courage to speak our truth; to listen to our hearts and take the road less traveled.
grief & grace
I haven’t shared with many people the details surrounding the end of a long-term relationship nearly 3 years ago with someone who struggles with alcohol abuse. Mostly, I’ve kept it private because I care for them, want to honor their journey, and protect their anonymity. However, I’ve reached a point in my own journey where I feel compelled to share some of what I went through, with hopes that it may help someone facing similar struggles.