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Essay

Essay

“It’s Called Nintendo.”

September 24, 2024 Mickey 3

For people who are my age, Nintendo was probably a pretty big part of their childhood. I’m sure we had all spent our fair share of time in arcades pumping …….continure reading

Taco Bell 90s
Essay

Taco Bell Nostalgia

September 21, 2024 Mickey 2

It’s been all over the news recently that Taco Bell is about to roll out a nostalgia menu for a limited time, where they will be bringing back menu favorites…one …….continure reading

Pizza Hut
Essay

When Pizza Hut Was An Experience

August 20, 2024 Mickey 2

I miss the “glory days” of Pizza Hut.  That magical time in the ’80s and early 90’s when it was a destination, and not just somewhere to eat.  I’ve found …….continure reading

The Punisher 1989
Essay

Re-Watching The Punisher (1989)

August 13, 2024 Mickey 0

The Punisher is a movie that I first watched way back in 1989 at my cousin’s house while visiting on a road trip one summer. Later, I recorded it off …….continure reading

Essay

Rainy Summer Days

August 12, 2024 Mickey 2

“Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day.” As I’m sitting here writing this, it’s a lazy Sunday afternoon, and it’s raining. It’s not a hard rain, but it’s not …….continure reading

Flashpoint
Essay

First Watch: Flashpoint (1984)

July 14, 2024 Mickey 0

While browsing the Max streaming app some time ago, I came across what looked like a gem of a movie called Flashpoint. While I didn’t remember ever hearing of it …….continure reading

Essay

Action Figure Appreciation: Dreadnok Torch (1986)

July 10, 2024 Mickey 1

For this second entry into the Action Figure Appreciation files, I’ve chosen to highlight a figure from the G.I. Joe: A Real American hero line. G.I. Joe always was, and …….continure reading

Wendys SuperBar
Essay

Wendy’s SuperBar

July 9, 2024 Mickey 1

Of all the things Wendy’s tried through the years, the Superbar was the idea that I liked the most, and is very possibly the fast food item/gimmick that I miss …….continure reading

Independence Day
Essay

Re-watching Independence Day (1996)

July 5, 2024 Mickey 0

Back in the summer of 1996, I was working full-time at the grocery store that I would go on to work at for a decade. I had just graduated high …….continure reading

GI Joe Aircraft Carrier
Essay

Toys I Never Had: G.I. Joe U.S.S. Flagg Aircraft Carrier

July 2, 2024 Mickey 1

I’ll be the first to admit that when it came to toys, I had what would be considered an awesome childhood. We weren’t rich by any means, but I usually …….continure reading

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