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Pepsi Free
I have long been a connoisseur of sodas. Through the years I’ve probably tried every new offering that hit the shelves at least once. And for whatever reason, a simple …….continure reading
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Superman Peanut Butter
It’s funny how some things can just pop into your head that you haven’t thought about in many years. This is one of those things. Peanut butter is a staple …….continure reading
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The Buffalo Bills in the Playoffs Takes Me Back to the ’90s
They made their fans sweat it out, but the Buffalo Bills are in the playoffs again this year with the Jacksonville Jaguars loss this weekend. Their season hasn’t been pretty, …….continure reading
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Willow Magic Cups From Wendy’s
Willow was a movie that captured my imagination in a big way back in 1988. When I first saw the trailer for the movie, I was excited as hell. Not …….continure reading
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October 28th, 1989
You know how there are just certain days from your past that you remember more than others? Well October 28th, 1989 is one of those days for me. It was …….continure reading
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The Yearly Harvest Festival at School
With fall most certainly in the air these days, and Halloween not too far away now, I thought this edition of Retro Ramblings would be a good time to talk …….continure reading
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My 9/11 Story
It’s often been said that you’ll always remember where you were on 9/11. I certainly remember where I was that day, and this is my story. This past Saturday marked …….continure reading
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Toys I Never Had: GI Joe Killer WHALE Hovercraft
Toys I Never Had Throughout my memories of the mid-’80s, two action figure lines dominated my playtime. Masters of the Universe and G.I. Joe. The cartoon series and the Real American Hero toy …….continure reading
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McDonald’s Patty McMelt of 1995
I have a deep nostalgic connection to the McDonald’s Taste of the Month promotion from 1995. Maybe it’s because I was driving and able to go get things for myself, …….continure reading
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1990/1991 NBA Hoops Trading Cards
Somewhere in 1990, I really started getting into trading cards. Baseball cards mostly, and some non-sports cards that I thought were cool. In the fall of that year, I spotted …….continure reading