Retro Ramblings
16-Bit Christmas
The image above has been circulating around online for years now. It’s probably been at least 10 years since I first saw it. Back then, I was enamored with it, …
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My Essential Christmas Watch List
Every December as Christmas approaches, my primetime viewing calendar fills up with Christmas movies, shows, and specials. It’s one of my favorite parts of the season and is possibly one …
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WWE Network’s Closing Represents the End of An Era
“It began over 5000 years ago when civilization was young…every major culture, Egypt, Greece, Rome, India, Japan; studied it, practiced it, perfected it to a fine art.They admired its Olympian …
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The Not-So-Traditional Thanksgivings of My Youth
The photo you see above is the classic Norman Rockwell painting known as “Freedom From Want”. He created this masterpiece in November of 1942, and it graced the cover of …
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TRN Time Machine Podcast: Retro Rumble Thanksgiving Special
In this very special episode from the TRN archives, Jason Gross (RIP) and myself got through several food-themed battles in honor of Thanksgiving. Hearing Jason’s voice always brightens my day, …
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Thoughts on Physical Media
Physical media is becoming harder to find in a world that embraces steaming more and more every day. It’s a frightening trend that I want to see reverse course. Let …
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To My Friend Jason
“I wish we could all do this together.” – Jason“Why don’t we?” – Me It’s hard to put into words the things I’ve felt in the past 365 days. To …
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It Was A Good Day
This past Saturday, my two daughters and I spent part of the day together and had a great time. As they’ve gotten older, it’s rare that I get to spend …
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Blue Light Special on Nostalgia
As I was posting the news earlier this week about the closing of the last KMart store in the US, I started thinking back to the good memories that I …
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Finding Your Perfect Gaming Setup
Building the perfect gaming setup is an exciting process for gamers, whether you’re just starting or upgrading your current gear. From finding the right equipment to securing great deals and …