Gen X Chronicles
The Magic of McDonald’s Happy Meal
Opening a Happy Meal felt like a tiny celebration, the kind of moment that could turn an ordinary day into something you’d remember long after the toy disappeared. [Continue Reading]
McDonalds
Mickey's Retro Ramblings
Santa Claus the Movie and McDonald’s Magic
I can still remember the feeling of sitting in that darkened theater, the smell of popcorn in the air, waiting [Continue Reading]
Special Feature
Jurassic Park and the Rise of the American Appetite
Back in 1993, before the internet ruined our attention spans and McDonald’s started serving kale, there was a movie called [Continue Reading]
Mickey's Retro Ramblings
The Halloween Treats I Always Hoped To Find
Halloween always had a rhythm to it. The rustle of leaves in the trees, the smell of distant bonfires, and [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]
Mickey's Retro Ramblings
Breakfast at McDonald’s Has Always Been Special
I took my family on vacation this past week, and on the drive out of town the first morning, my [Continue Reading]
Time Capsule
1984 McDonaldland Fun Times Magazine Halloween Edition
It’s been a little while since I added any new scans to the archives, so what better way to make [Continue Reading]
Mickey's Retro Ramblings
McDonald’s Patty McMelt of 1995
I have a deep nostalgic connection to McDonald’s Taste of the Month promotion from 1995. I think part of it [Continue Reading]
Special Feature
Five More Classic Christmas Commercials
Once upon a time, I wrote about Classic Christmas Commercials. That post featured some commercials that I’m most nostalgic for, [Continue Reading]
Special Feature
TRN Time Machine Podcast: Foods We Miss
The TRN Time Machine podcast is hosted by myself and Jason Gross as part of The Retro Network. I’ve not [Continue Reading]