Mickey's Retro Ramblings
I Miss Newspapers
The newspaper was a companion, not a notification. Coffee, ink, box scores, and comics made the morning feel manageable in a way glowing screens never quite can. [Continue Reading]
Adulthood
Mickey's Retro Ramblings
The Andy Griffith Christmas Episode
When I think about Christmas on television, there are plenty of specials and sitcom episodes that come to mind. But [Continue Reading]
Mickey's Retro Ramblings
Libby’s Famous Pumpkin Pie Was The Star Of Our First Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving has a way of sneaking up on you. One minute you’re raking leaves and wondering if it’s too early [Continue Reading]
Mickey's Retro Ramblings
Giving Up My Independence
Independence Day has always been a favorite holiday of mine. Going back to childhood, it always seemed to be a [Continue Reading]
Mickey's Retro Ramblings
Thursday Night Nostalgia
Nostalgia permeates every facet of my life. Almost everything my eyes see remind of something from the past that I [Continue Reading]
Mickey's Retro Ramblings
Soup Beans
While laying out a bag of beans this afternoon so I don’t forget to soak them tonight, it dawned on [Continue Reading]
Mickey's Retro Ramblings
Merry Christmas 2024
We’ve all (me writing this and you reading it) been lucky enough to see another Christmas morning. Christmas Day may [Continue Reading]
Mickey's Retro Ramblings
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 [Continue Reading]
Mickey's Retro Ramblings
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 [Continue Reading]
Mickey's Retro Ramblings
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 [Continue Reading]