Editorial
The Christmas Eve Party
As I’m writing this, it’s 6:52 AM on Christmas Eve. I’ve got some spreading of Christmas cheer to do later this morning as I’m going to visit Dad, drop off …….continure reading
80s
Time Capsule
Folgers Coffee “Peter Comes Home For Christmas” Commercial
In this TIme Capsule post, I’m sharing with you a classic bit of advertising. This commercial really got to me as a kid. It probably had something to do with …….continure reading
Time Capsule
McDonald’s Christmas Treats from 1988
In this Time Capsule, I’ve got one of those cool old tray liners McDonald’s used to be semi-famous for. For the Christmas season of 1988, McDonald’s was offering up not …….continure reading
Time Capsule
1989 WWF Survivor Series Program
Since 1987, the WWF’s Survivor Series has been a Thanksgiving tradition. For a few years, it took place on Thanksgiving night, then moved to Thanksgiving Eve for a while. After …….continure reading
Archive
Willow Magic Cups From Wendy’s
Willow was a movie that captured my imagination in a big way back in 1988. When I first saw the trailer for the movie, I was excited as hell. Not …….continure reading
Time Capsule
The Evil Horde Fright Zone Commercial
It’s classic ’80s toy time in this Time Capsule feature! The Evil Horde Fright Zone playset was released in 1985 for the Masters of the Universe toy line. It featured …….continure reading
Essay
October 28th, 1989
You know how there are just certain days from your past that you remember more than others? Well October 28th, 1989 is one of those days for me. It was …….continure reading
Archive
MTV Headbanger’s Ball Halloween Special from 1989
In case you’re staying in on this Halloween night like I am, you may want something to keep you entertained between visits from modern kids looking for free candy. And …….continure reading