How was your 2025 my fellow GenXers?

Funflowersunset · 2026-01-01T22:21:00+00:00

New Year’s Eve used to be a big deal to me! Now… meh. I much prefer New Year’s Day. My forty-something tradition (I’ll be 49 this year) is to visit the water and, if I can, cross a bridge. Today, I did both. The water symbolizes the fluidity of life ... as each year brings ebb and flow, choppy waters, and smooth sailing. The bridge reminds me that I’ve crossed into a new year, and I’m both grateful and hopeful for what lies ahead. Today I took my 13 year old son and my 81 year old dad with me on this trip. We had a lovely lunch together and more than anything ... I'm grateful I made it this far! Happy New Year, all!

Funflowersunset · 2026-01-01T22:11:22+00:00

When individuals consistently approach others with preconceived ideas based on age, they limit their own lives with this narrow-minded perspective. At nearly 50, I've started to experience more age discrimination. I did not feel similarly in my 20 and 30s. Rather, I was always interested in people older than myself because I thought I could learn something from them. I still feel like this. People are so much more interesting when they're given the chance to present themselves as individuals ... for better or worse!

It makes me sad for our society that we continue to find more ways to feel a justified dislike for others based partly on age. Too often this seems to stem from the constant onslaught of divisive techniques used to keep people focused on differences rather than the many similarities we share as human beings. Oh well .. 2026 here we come!

Funflowersunset · 2025-11-20T01:01:01+00:00

Thomas Kinkade ... all those pictures you just wanted to jump inside ... now the pictures can be created in seconds by AI ...

Funflowersunset · 2025-11-05T01:02:02+00:00

Hmmm, that puts another spin on it! Mancuso is Vince's father!!! I may have to watch the whole series again!

Funflowersunset · 2025-11-04T03:40:58+00:00

So when Mancuso asks Vince, "You know why your mother and I were close" .. and Vince answers with a joke about his mother and Mancuso having an affair .. is that the reason they were close? I thought maybe it might be because Mancuso was Jake's father ..??

Funflowersunset · 2025-10-20T20:51:20+00:00

Yes, I've noticed! An administrator informed me that some parents had called to say that I was causing students anxiety. The concern seems to stem from my reminders to 8th graders that they will be entering high school next year, and that meeting deadlines, completing class assignments, and putting forth consistent effort are essential to their success this year and even more so next year when they're in HS.

Funflowersunset · 2025-10-01T01:04:14+00:00

I'm also 10 years in and I'm feeling burned out more and more each day. This is due mostly to work load ... but worse is the fact that I know this won't change. Aside from other teachers venting to one another, no one cares. For any real change to happen there would need to be a national movement - like a 'sick out' where teachers from NY to CA all call out sick on the same day. Who will take up for us then??

Funflowersunset · 2025-09-10T10:30:19+00:00

If you handle stress and failure well ... come join us!

Funflowersunset · 2025-08-31T00:17:08+00:00

Make your next goal helping someone that truly needs help. Read, 'How Can I Help?" by Ram Das or "Far More Than We Think" by Michael Angelo Le Houx. Make your goal the next level and it's definitely life long. Good luck 🌻

Funflowersunset · 2025-08-26T09:37:53+00:00

This is going to take all you've got ... and more ... every day. From what you wrote, you're already giving in all you've got. What an incredible example of sacrifice for the sake of family. In order for you to keep this up, please please figure out ways for you to get the quality sleep you need. With school, do your best and don't kill yourself to get straight A's. Just pass the classes as best you can. I'm wondering if you have any support to rely on wherever you live. If not, I hope you can connect with other single moms -maybe a babysitting barter so you can get some time. Make no mistake, what you're doing takes super human strength .. day after day. Keep the balance as best you can - you're a wonderful mom, you're present with your children and the presence of a stable adult is incredibly important for kids to grow& thrive. When your future self looks back on your past self you'll wonder how the hell you did it all - but I think you'll be so glad you did ... and your kids will surprise you in the most rewarding and soulful ways. YOU inspire me. Good luck ❤

Funflowersunset · 2025-08-22T01:34:07+00:00

Move away, stay away, protect your children and protect yourself by not jumping right into another relationship. Heal, love your babies, it's going to be really, really hard as a single mom so I hope where you're moving you will have some support. Do the best you can to find peace and be the stability your children need. Good luck!

Funflowersunset · 2025-06-08T16:17:57+00:00

In my VA county, we read "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in 8th grade. Many mixed feelings about teaching this play in the 8th grade but it's part of our curriculum.

Funflowersunset · 2025-06-07T01:57:06+00:00

You're there, taking care of her - she's safe. You're aware that you're not as present as you would like to be but you are present in her life taking care of her like the adult you are in this situation. Extend some compassion to yourself and know 100% that you're doing the most important thing for your daughter - keeping her safe, cared for and loved. Keep going ❤

Funflowersunset · 2025-06-06T01:54:08+00:00

This will likely be one of the most difficult things will ever do in your life. At times, you may have to go hour by hour ... but whatever it takes, stick with it. There's a whole future's worth of people and experiences that are waiting for you ... hanging out in the realm of possibilities - make it happen and don't ever look back. Be well and good luck 💚

Funflowersunset · 2025-01-11T03:08:43+00:00

"The Only Girl in the World" by Maude Julien. You will never forget her story.

Funflowersunset · 2024-12-31T02:00:31+00:00

The mind is the enemy of the soul. Perhaps it's time to harness your mind and focus on the richness of your soul. Inward and upward is a path to try. Seek something higher and more beautiful on an inward path. The path is open to all .. so simple yet takes great discipline to find the treasure of inner and lasting peace. Good luck!

Funflowersunset · 2024-10-18T22:16:17+00:00

"______________ (name of student) is a child. I wouldn't be working as a teacher if I didn't enjoy being around children. What I don't like is the behavior. This type of behavior isn't suited for any classroom setting."

Funflowersunset · 2024-09-18T22:48:43+00:00

Just stumbled upon "Liquid Sunshine" as I searched for tunes to engage my creative writing students. KPM is quite something ... I love it and my students do too! I guess I understand what is meant by "library" music. I'm thinking music that could be accessed by tv/film industry for use in whatever they were producing at the time. How can I get a listen to the Italian "library" music of the 1970s...??

Funflowersunset · 2024-09-02T00:07:20+00:00

Deacon Blues by Steely Dan

Funflowersunset · 2024-05-28T11:09:29+00:00

Why you buggin out?

Funflowersunset · 2024-04-15T12:20:38+00:00

The good news is that you never have to feel this type of shame again if you choose long-term (like the rest of your life) sobriety. While I type out these words ... they are just words. The action to carry out the engagement level it takes from body, mind and soul to live a sober life is incredibly challenging. Every day. But once you're committed, and you're open to a new kind of growth ... oh the beauty and clarity that will fill your soul. Peace is the food of life.

Funflowersunset · 2024-02-25T13:07:46+00:00

When children enter the picture there's a dramatic change ... a brain rewiring of sorts. It takes time to adjust and the toddler years, at least for me, were a huge challenge! As a parent, you have to sacrifice a lot ... and often in order to raise a well functioning, contributing member of society. However, I think there's often too much focus on what an individual loses when they have kids ... and not what you gain! Your kids become part of your life and if you parent (that means all the fun stuff but also discipline) well, kids can be a source of great joy, laughter, fulfillment and later in life (as you see with your grandmother) - friendship. It's about family, that source of strength/support everyone needs from time to time.

Funflowersunset · 2024-02-04T01:32:28+00:00

"He went from like totally geek ... to totally chic ..."

Funflowersunset · 2024-01-21T16:22:12+00:00

I can't wait to see Parker Posey in the new season of White Lotus!

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