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Christmas

Merry Christmas
Essay

Merry Christmas 2024

Mickey

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 …….continure reading

Essay

A Super Nintendo For Christmas

Mickey

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

Hot Dr. Pepper
Time Capsule

Hot Dr. Pepper

Mickey

For this Time Capsule feature, we’re going way back in time to the swinging ’60s. With Christmas just a day or so away (depending on where you are) you may …….continure reading

Christmas Movies
Editorial

My Essential Christmas Watch List

Mickey

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

Links

This Nostalgic Life #28: Christmas Magic

Mickey

Christmas is a magical time, and while we always look forward to the coming holiday, we also fondly remember the magic of past Christmases. In the latest issue of This …….continure reading

Christmas Tree Cake Inflatable
News

There’s Never Been a More Perfect Christmas Decoration

Mickey

The other morning while looking for a quick breakfast on my way out the door for work, I saw a box of Little Debbie snack cakes on the table and …….continure reading

Editorial

The Christmas Eve Party

Mickey

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

Time Capsule

Folgers Coffee “Peter Comes Home For Christmas” Commercial

Mickey

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

Special Feature

An Appalachian Christmas Carol

Mickey

For this post, I’m presenting a special podcast that was presented on The Retro Network last year. This tale stars yours truly as I spin a tale of Christmas wonder …….continure reading

Hills
Time Capsule

The Dukes of Hazzard at Hills Commercial

Mickey

I’ve talked about Hills department store in the past, but if you’ve missed those ramblings, let me sum up all you need to know about Hills: It was awesome! The …….continure reading

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