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Month: December 2025

Orange Bowl
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College Football Was Better When Bowl Games Mattered

December 30, 2025 Mickey Lee 0

There was a time when college football bowl games were the crown jewels of the season. They were the reward [Continue Reading]

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Merry Christmas 2025

December 25, 2025 Mickey Lee 0

The picture above is of my mom and dad and was taken not long after they were married. Way back [Continue Reading]

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Peter Comes Home For Christmas

December 23, 2025 Mickey Lee 0

There are certain commercials that stick with you. Not because they’re flashy or clever, but because they tap into something [Continue Reading]

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The He-Man and She-Ra Christmas Special

December 21, 2025 Mickey Lee 0

I was seven years old, and nothing in the world mattered more to me than Masters of the Universe. My [Continue Reading]

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Highlights From the 1990 JC Penny Christmas Catalog

December 18, 2025 Mickey Lee 0

In my neck of the woods, the Christmas season always officially kicked off with the arrival of the yearly Sears [Continue Reading]

Andy Griffith Christmas Episode
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The Andy Griffith Christmas Episode

December 16, 2025 Mickey Lee 0

When I think about Christmas on television, there are plenty of specials and sitcom episodes that come to mind. But [Continue Reading]

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Green Christmas Punch

December 14, 2025 Mickey Lee 1

You may not know this, but I like to think I’m a pretty good cook. Not in the fancy, television‑chef [Continue Reading]

Santa Claus the Movie
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Santa Claus the Movie and McDonald’s Magic

December 12, 2025 Mickey Lee 0

I can still remember the feeling of sitting in that darkened theater, the smell of popcorn in the air, waiting [Continue Reading]

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The Little Things About Christmas

December 11, 2025 Mickey Lee 4

Like I’m sure it was for most kids, December 25th has always been one of those benchmark dates on the [Continue Reading]

Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake
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Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes

December 9, 2025 Mickey Lee 1

You always knew when Christmas was really here. Sure, the lights went up on the houses, the church choir started [Continue Reading]

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