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Worst of the worst — The 1980s music video hall of shame

Posted by mrturophile on April 23, 2017
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There is nothing like a great music video

… And these are nothing like great music videos. Behold the music video hall of shame from the decade that was the 1980s. If you lived through it, be prepared to cringe. Repeatedly. Read it and watch these six not-so-golden-oldies in The Hit Job.

80s-video-collage

Julian Rogers is a freelance writer, communications consultant and owner of Juju Eye Communications. Follow him on Twitter (@thejujueye), read his publication The Hit Job, or connect with him on LinkedIn.

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Dying: Unlocking the ultimate mystery

Posted by mrturophile on March 25, 2014
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Do you ever think about dying? I mean, really dying; the act of dying.

Do you wonder what it’s like? I used to, but I don’t anymore. I do not wonder what dying will be like because I am convinced I know what it feels like. I’ve done it several times. Not voluntarily, mind you.

I’m going to tell you what it’s like to die.

Dying: unlocking the ultimate mystery

Julian Rogers is a freelance writer, communications consultant and owner of Juju Eye Communications. Follow him on Twitter (@mrturophile), or connect with him on LinkedIn and Google+.

Do you mind? I’m trying to remember the words

Posted by mrturophile on January 31, 2014
Posted in: health / wellness, music. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , . 3 Comments

The older mind may just be a fuller mind

I grew up on classic pop/rock: The Beatles, Elton John, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, The Clash, Three Dog Night (don’t judge) Split Enz (underrated) The Partridge Family (go ahead and judge) and many more.

I still love music over all other art forms. I love many modern artists, but there’s a problem. I can’t remember their songs as well.

That can be a little frustrating. But there are scientific reasons why it’s harder for middle-aged and older adults have difficulty remembering things: our brains are stuffed.

Read it on WiseTribe.

Do you mind? I'm trying to remember the words. An older mind is a fuller mind.

Julian Rogers is a freelance writer and communications consultant. Follow him on Twitter (@mrturophile), or connect with him on LinkedIn and Google+.

Don’t call me a Boomer

Posted by mrturophile on January 7, 2014
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I’ll tell you something I think you’ll understand

The Baby Boomer generation, most often defined as those born post World War II up through 1964, is hitting a milestone. The youngest boomers — those born in 1964 — are turning 50 this year. I’m one of them.

This is really happening.

I may be crazy, but I’m not crazy about turning 50. Author Richard Pérez-Peña is even less crazy about turning 50. He doesn’t want to be lumped in with the Boomers, despite that fact that he turned 50 last year. He wants people to understand there are two distinct camps of Baby Boomers: the early Boomers (just post-war) and the later Boomers like him. And me.

Read it on WiseTribe.

paul mccartney bass — don' call me a boomer

Julian Rogers is a freelance writer and communications consultant. Follow him on Twitter (@mrturophile), or connect with him on LinkedIn and Google+

Sick of Christmas tunes? Blame this guy

Posted by mrturophile on December 19, 2013
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Tunesmith Johnny Marks causes more December earworm than anyone else

It’s Christmas season. Which means unless you’re successfully hiding under a rock in an uncharted forest, you’re being bombarded with Christmas tunes.

Whether you find Christmas songs a sentimental reminder of times gone by or an annual assault on your senses to be dreaded, one man deserves most of the credit (or blame) for your December earworm dilemma: Johnny Marks.

Read about Mr. Marks’ remarkable Christmas song prowess in this article on WiseTribe.

sick of christmas songs? blame this guy johnny marks

Julian Rogers is a freelance writer and communications consultant. Follow him on Twitter (@mrturophile), or connect with him on LinkedIn and Google+.

When do you become an elder?

Posted by mrturophile on December 9, 2013
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Is there a stigma associated with being defined as ‘elder’?

How do you define “elder”? Are you an elder? How old do you have to be to even consider yourself an elder?

“Elderly” or not, people 50+ have much to offer to our following generations. Perhaps a more important question is what do elders have to offer their communities?

In our latest WiseTribe article, Janis Joplin inspired writer Karen Clancy to use what you’ve got — your hard-earned wisdom — to the benefit of yourself and others. I edited and published this short article. Enjoy.

janis joplin — when do you become an elder?

Julian Rogers is a freelance writer and communications consultant. Follow him on Twitter (@mrturophile), or connect with him on LinkedIn and Google+.