Gen X Journalist

Listen to my reflections on the Breonna Taylor case, one year after her tragic shooting by the Louisville Police.

Join me as I recap fun historical facts in our 40 and over world.

My commentary on the 30th anniversary of a cult classic, New Jack City which premiered on March 5, 1991.

My commentary on the recent Meghan and Harry interview with Oprah, dishing on the Royal Family and Race in 2021.

Highlights from pop culture history for Friday, March 5, 2021.

In the wake of a 2nd impeachment hearing of the outgoing president, on this episode, I share my thoughts on the attempted siege on the Capitol Building and the fallout.

2020 is in our rear view, however, social justice issues are still relevant, all day, every day, 365. Listen as I remind you of the cases that should remain at the forefront of our minds in 2021.

The new Netflix series, Bridgerton, has become a worldwide phenomenon and a breath of fresh air in the middle of a pandemic. Listen to my review, commentary, and a little history about Queen Charlotte from season 1.

It's Inauguration Day in America ! Listen as I share my thoughts on the significance of this day and what it means as we prepare for a new administration.

This episode is all about greetings in the new year, reflection on past memories, getting through the holidays without loved ones, praying for the homeless and hungry, and committing to fitness in 2021.

Citing an article from March 2020, written by Courtney Dabney called, "It took a pandemic but Generation X is finally getting love", listen to my commentary on how proud I am that my generation is thriving and surviving during the pandemic. Follow my blog at http://the40andoverproject.com and join my Facebook group at www.facebook.com/the40andoverprojectpodcast

The month of December means that the year we know as 2020 is almost over. And for most of us, we will be relieved. But what will that mean moving forward? Join me as I discuss ways to reflect on this tumultuous year and offer tips on how to move forward as we prep for 2021. Also, be sure to follow my blog at https://the40andoverproject.com and join my Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/the4...

Who knew that the year 2020 would turn out to be what it has been? No one could have ever predicted a pandemic, a new civil rights movement, an election like no other, and the list goes on. In this episode I talk about all of that and more and I want to hear from you. How will you define 2020? And how will 2020 define you, moving forward? Also be sure to visit my blog at the http://the40andoverpro...

Listen in as I discuss the trend of entrepreneurs during a pandemic, random days of the year, and holiday prep for families and how Black Friday will be different this year. Also, be sure to check out my blog, https://the40andoverproject.com and be sure to join the Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/the40andoverprojectpodcast

This week marks Young Readers Week, which, if you are 40 and over over, reminds me of Write to Read Week from back in the day. I hope you're reading something. Also a shoutout to Veterans and a word on World Kindness Day. Thank you for listening. Enjoy!

It's Election Day 2020. One thing I've learned from this election is that consistency matters. Listen to my latest podcast as we cast our final ballots for the presidency. And if you haven't voted yet, make sure you have a plan for for today!

As of 10/28/20, there still have been no charges filed against any of the officers involved in the case of the unlawful killing of 26 year old, Breonna Taylor by police, in her apartment in Louisville, Kentucky. In this podcast, I share my views and frustrations as well as updates from the grand jury in this case. Thank you for listening and make sure you check out my blog at https://the40andoverp...

We are a little under one week away from the election, once again at a crossroads of one of the most contested elections in American History. In this podcast, I talk about what's at stake. Thank you for listening and share with a friend. And be sure to join my Facebook group, www.facebook.com/groups/the40andoverprojectpodcast

This past summer, I signed up for a 5 Day Challenge Art Journal workshop because, I needed a creative artsy outlet to let off some steam.  It was quite therapeutic. In this podcast, I talk about my experience in the workshop and other ways I channel my creativity during this pandemic, and the idea that we all don't have to be super artists but just have the want to be creative in our own uniq...

We can all agree that 2020 has been absolutely nuts! However, one thing that 2020 has afforded me is the opportunity to slow down, reassess, review, and most importantly, write things down! In this podcast, I discuss my movement towards using paper planners again, a practice I had gotten out of the habit of before the pandemic.  I have found paper planners, planning, and writing things down d...

I don't have kids, cats, or dogs but now I'm a #PlantMom, all gifted to us at my mother's homegoing. Let's hope I have inherited my mother's #greenthumb, I'll keep you posted on their progress! I've given them all fun names…Stay Tuned for their progress on my blog at:  https://the40andoverproject.com and join the Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/the40andoverprojectpodcast

I already created my podcasts for October, however, this is bonus material because I just felt the need to share. This week, 45 stated that, 1) don't late Coronavirus get you down, and 2) This is something we should get used to as normal, like the flu. No, this is not normal. Please VOTE on November 3.

Before you write the Black Lives Matter Movement off, just remember, if freedom is what you celebrate, you must understand that both the celebration of freedom and an effort to move the needle of what it means to be free forward, can indeed coexist, because, well…. This is America. I originally blogged about this topic on the 4th of July this past summer, but I wanted to share the topic on the pod...

Back to school shopping back in the 1980s, was an annual event, that involved parents taking their kids to local popular department stores to get the best deals on clothes, shoes, and school supplies for their growing boys and girls for the new school year.  Hear my commentary on the nostalgia of the back to school phenomenon as we deal with Homeschooling and all things are come with this pandemic...

I got on a bit of a soapbox this morning and decided to share in a video. Here's the audio from "A Little Pandemic Patience Please" . #WearYourMask #the40andoverproject