The History of the Shamrock Shake
We’re starting to get into spring at this point, which means we’re also into Shamrock Shake season at McDonald’s! Have …
Author: Mickey
Mickey was born in the '70s, grew up in the '80s, and came of age in the '90s. He is the co-founder of TheRetroNetwork.com, runs ComicBookAdArchive.com, and is the host here at Retro Ramblings, a blog filled with nostalgia. When not writing about old stuff, he's out fighting for truth, justice, and the American way. He also makes damn good chili.
Friday Nights
When I was a kid, the days at school seemed to drag by as slowly as a snail crossing a …
Cold Saturdays in the 80s
After a long cold winter would keep me inside instead of outside playing with friends, the first glimpses of warm …
Playing Cards With Dad
On these cold February evenings when it’s too chilly to sit outside on the porch, I think back to the …
Nostalgia Nuggets For 02/09/25
Every Sunday, I like to share a curated list of retro & nostalgia-themed articles, stories, and posts that I’ve come …
Nostalgia Nuggets For 02/02/25
Every Sunday, I like to share a curated list of retro & nostalgia-themed articles, stories, and posts that I’ve come …
The Official Nintendo Player’s Guide From 1987
When a lot of kids got their first Nintendo Entertainment System, they probably got the version that came with the …
Banned in the USA…And At Home
Way back in the wonderful year of 1990, I was twelve years old and starting to find my own way …
Nostalgia Nuggets For 01/26/25
Every Sunday, I like to share a curated list of retro & nostalgia-themed articles, stories, and posts that I’ve come …
My First Ride: The Red Hornet
For my generation, there were several benchmark events we counted down to in life. Getting your first bike, having your …