Retro Ramblings
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 …
Childhood
Retro Ramblings
Cold Saturdays in the 80s
After a long cold winter would keep me inside instead of outside playing with friends, the first glimpses of warm weather in the spring would bring new hope for days …
Retro Ramblings
Playing Cards With Dad
On these cold February evenings when it’s too chilly to sit outside on the porch, I think back to the same kinds of evenings in the late ’80s and early …
Time Capsule
The Official Nintendo Player’s Guide From 1987
When a lot of kids got their first Nintendo Entertainment System, they probably got the version that came with the Super Mario Brothers and Duck Hunt combo. I wasn’t one …
Retro Ramblings
This Kid’s Desk
I don’t know why I’ve put off writing about this kid’s desk for so long, but I’m going to remedy that right now. The picture above was part of a …
Retro Ramblings
Burger King’s Chicken Tenders of the 80s and 90s
I was reading last week that Burger King is once again looking to change up the recipe for their chicken nuggets. This will make what I count as at least …
Retro Ramblings
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 …
Retro Ramblings
Saturday Night Suspense
WWE recently relaunched the iconic series of television specials, Saturday Night’s Main Event. This latest iteration was shown on the streaming platform Peacock instead of the traditional home of NBC. …
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 very well be my favorite day of the year. Some …
Special Feature
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 …