Essay
Soup Beans
While laying out a bag of beans this afternoon so I don’t forget to soak them tonight, it dawned on me that I’ve never written about soup beans before. First, …….continure reading
90s
Article
The History of the Shamrock Shake
We’re starting to get into spring at this point, which means we’re also into Shamrock Shake season at McDonald’s! Have you had yours yet? Me, I’ve had several, and hopefully …….continure reading
Essay
Friday Nights
When I was a kid, the days at school seemed to drag by as slowly as a snail crossing a highway. I believe time slowed down during the hours of …….continure reading
Essay
Banned in the USA…And At Home
Way back in the wonderful year of 1990, I was twelve years old and starting to find my own way as far as music went. I had grown up traveling …….continure reading
Essay
My First Ride: The Red Hornet
For my generation, there were several benchmark events we counted down to in life. Getting your first bike, having your first girlfriend/boyfriend, getting to high school, getting your driver’s license, …….continure reading
Essay
Hungry Jack Biscuits and Grape Jelly
When I was growing up, Mom had breakfast on the table every morning. As sure as the sun rises in the east, you could count on my mom to have …….continure reading
Time Capsule
MTV’s 1992 New Year’s Eve Special
In those years before I had my driver’s license and could go hang out with friends on New Year’s Eve, my plans always included finding some New Year’s Eve special …….continure reading
Essay
A Super Nintendo For 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, …….continure reading
Editorial
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 …….continure reading
Essay
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 …….continure reading