“As a member of Generation X (age 44–59, born 1965–1980) and about 5 months away from turning 50 on October 30th (but still of course 49 years old now), I often find myself saying, “Where did the time go, and I can’t believe we lost another good one.” Every time I turn around, it seems like I’m being told, “Hey, did you hear who passed away?” or “Can you believe what happened to him/her?” I think now more than ever, along with all my Generation X brothers and sisters, my own mortality is really starting to hit me. Time waits for no man, and we are all vulnerable. I aim to be a good person, a good father, to forgive and forget, and to not hold grudges. Life is short; I treat people the way they want to be treated, and I’m grateful for what I have without dwelling on the things I don’t. I was never blessed with anything special or God-given, so I always simply competed against myself. Sure, many were better and achieved far greater things than I have or did in every chapter of my life’s journey, but that’s OK. If I know I did the very best I could no matter what the circumstances, then that’s all that ever mattered to me, as right out of the starting gate in life, I wasn’t really supposed to achieve anything super spectacular. If you’re reading this and we have ever crossed paths along life’s journey with positive memories, I thank you. As time marches on, many things fade, but memories last forever.” Happy Memorial Day (2024) & God Bless, – John “Stoneface” Quinlan *Taken from: https://www.instagram.com/therealjohnjquinlan/
“I’ll turn 50 years old this year on October 30th so in the name of all my Generation X brothers and sisters I want to tell Father Time to kiss my Irish a** – Amen.” – John “Stoneface” Quinlan *Taken from: https://www.instagram.com/therealjohnjquinlan/
“Happy New Year! A day to celebrate and reflect upon years gone by and the loved ones we all lost in 2023 and before. I’ll turn 50 years old this year on October 30th and as a Generation X baby (born between 1965 and 1980) I have more miles behind me than ahead. So live, love, and laugh because we only get one shot at this thing called life. Have no regrets and be kind.” God Bless, – John “Stoneface” Quinlan, New Year’s Day (2024) https://www.instagram.com/therealjohnjquinlan/
“Happy New Year! A day to celebrate and reflect upon years gone by and the loved ones we all lost in 2023 and before. I’ll turn 50 years old this year on October 30th and as a Generation X baby (born between 1965 and 1980) I have more miles behind me than ahead. So live, love, and laugh because we only get one shot at this thing called life. Have no regrets and be kind.” God Bless, – John “Stoneface” Quinlan, New Year’s Day (2024) *Taken from: https://www.instagram.com/therealjohnjquinlan/
