Mickey Lee

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

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

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

Christmas morning, 1984. I was six years old, still in footie pajamas, hair sticking up in every direction, eyes wide [Continue Reading]

When I think of Christmas growing up, I don’t just picture department store windows, sleigh bells or the presents under [Continue Reading]

I always knew Christmas was officially on its way when our teacher would stand at the front of the classroom, [Continue Reading]

In the fall of 1990, I was twelve years old and as you already know by now, completely hooked on [Continue Reading]

I still remember the first time I truly understood what Black Friday was. It was the mid-90s, and I was [Continue Reading]

There’s a painting you’ve probably seen before by Norman Rockwell called “Freedom From Want.” It’s the one with the big [Continue Reading]

Thanksgiving night, 1986. I didn’t get to watch Starrcade live, but that didn’t stop the buzz from reaching me like [Continue Reading]