Front Porch Philosophy
Watermelons Aren’t As Good As they Used to Be
After a long, hot week at work, my body decided it was time for fresh fruit. Not a polite suggestion [Continue Reading]
80s
Retro Ramblings
Toys I Never Had: Hot Wheels Freight Yard Sto and Go Playset
There were plenty of toys I loved in the 80s, and plenty I managed to get my hands on, but [Continue Reading]
Front Porch Philosophy
Cookin’ Cheap
From the late ’80s through the early ’90s, one of my daily rituals in the summertime was to go inside [Continue Reading]
Retro Ramblings
Breakfast at McDonald’s Has Always Been Special
I took my family on vacation this past week, and on the drive out of town the first morning, my [Continue Reading]
Retro Ramblings
Garfield in Paradise Is Still a Summer Classic
This time of year when the days are long and the sun is hot, I always get nostalgic for those [Continue Reading]
Retro Ramblings
O’Boisies Potato Chips
Those little Keebler elves have made a lot of tasty treats over the years, but some of their best [Continue Reading]
Retro Ramblings
Mike “Virgil” Jones, RIP
Damn. Two RIP posts in back-to-back days. Just yesterday I wrote about the passing of Ole Anderson. It’s been a [Continue Reading]
Retro Ramblings
Ole Anderson, RIP
Alan Rogowski, better known as Ole Anderson, passed away yesterday. Details as to the cause of his death have not [Continue Reading]
Retro Ramblings
Thinking About Superman Peanut Butter
It is funny how certain memories can suddenly bubble up from the back of your mind after years of silence. [Continue Reading]
Time Capsule
Nintendo Power Magazine Issue #1
Nintendo Power magazine debuted in 1988. From the beginning, Nintendo Power focused heavily on providing game strategy, reviews, and previews of upcoming [Continue Reading]