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80s

Oatmeal Swirlers
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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]

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Highlights From a 1988 Toys ‘R’ Us Sale Paper

November 9, 2020 Mickey Lee 2

On an old episode of The Retro Network Podcast, Jason and I scoured through an old Toys ‘R’ Us sale [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]

Underoos
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Underoos: The Underwear That Was Fun to Wear

August 22, 2020 Mickey Lee 0

Underoos turned ordinary mornings into full‑blown adventures, letting every Gen X kid feel like a hero long before we ever put on real clothes. [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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Welcome to Retro Ramblings

January 1, 2020 Mickey Lee 0

I’ve spent most of my adult life looking backward. Hell, I spent a lot of my teenage years looking backward. [Continue Reading]

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