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Mickey’s Retro Ramblings

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Remembering Some Classic Christmas Commercials

December 14, 2020 Mickey Lee 0

Man, what better way to keep getting pumped up for Christmas than watching some old commercials! Let’s take a look at five of my favorites from through the years. [Continue Reading]

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The Year Santa Became Real

December 8, 2020 Mickey Lee 1

By the fall of 1986, my thoughts were starting to turn to the coming Christmas season, and anticipation was starting [Continue Reading]

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McDonald’s McD.L.T. Memories

November 23, 2020 Mickey Lee 0

It seems like about once a month, McDonald’s rolls out some new creation. Some are designed to be a short-term [Continue Reading]

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The Forgotten Magic of Oatmeal Swirlers

November 11, 2020 Mickey Lee 5

I can remember almost being excited going to bed on those nights when I knew that Oatmeal Swirlers was going to be for breakfast the next day. Sadly, like so many other favorite foods of my youth, this one bit the dust far too early. [Continue Reading]

Dr. Pepper Gum
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Chewing on Childhood: Dr. Pepper Gum

August 24, 2020 Mickey Lee 1

Dr. Pepper gum was one of the first to feature a liquid center, and that awesome flavor burst onto the scene in the mid-80s. [Continue Reading]

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My Brief Love Affair With Morning Funnies Cereal

June 13, 2020 Mickey Lee 0

Back in 1988, breakfast wasn’t just about food, it was about comfort. For me, that meant pouring a bowl of [Continue Reading]

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