We'll never be the same

As 2012 draws to a close and our economy continues to wobble along on some level of life support in certain areas, it can’t be denied that change has permeated our culture.

Those of us in any of three generations – Baby Boomer (1946-1964), Gen X (mid-1960s-early 1990s), and Millennial (1994-2003) have most likely acquired a new level of thankfulness only learned through a series of life-altering experiences rifled with epiphanies.

Baby Boomers and Gen X’ers have listened to (and for the most part) respected the stories told by their parents, grandparents and great-grandparents about the...