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Teenage Years

Banned in the USA
Essay

Banned in the USA…And At Home

January 28, 2025 Mickey 0

Way back in the wonderful year of 1990, I was twelve years old and starting to find my own way as far as music went. I had grown up traveling …….continure reading

Essay

My First Ride: The Red Hornet

January 22, 2025 Mickey 0

For my generation, there were several benchmark events we counted down to in life. Getting your first bike, having your first girlfriend/boyfriend, getting to high school, getting your driver’s license, …….continure reading

Essay

Hungry Jack Biscuits and Grape Jelly

January 9, 2025 Mickey 2

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 …….continure reading

MTV New Years Eve
Time Capsule

MTV’s 1992 New Year’s Eve Special

December 31, 2024 Mickey 0

In those years before I had my driver’s license and could go hang out with friends on New Year’s Eve, my plans always included finding some New Year’s Eve special …….continure reading

Merry Christmas
Essay

Merry Christmas 2024

December 25, 2024 Mickey 10

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

Christmas Movies
Editorial

My Essential Christmas Watch List

December 21, 2024 Mickey 1

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

Norman Rockwell Freedom From Want
Essay

The Not-So-Traditional Thanksgivings of My Youth

November 28, 2024 Mickey 1

The photo you see above is the classic Norman Rockwell painting known as “Freedom From Want”. He created this masterpiece in November of 1942, and it graced the cover of …….continure reading

KMart
Essay

Blue Light Special on Nostalgia

October 21, 2024 Mickey 3

As I was posting the news earlier this week about the closing of the last KMart store in the US, I started thinking back to the good memories that I …….continure reading

Taco Bell 90s
Essay

Taco Bell Nostalgia

September 21, 2024 Mickey 2

It’s been all over the news recently that Taco Bell is about to roll out a nostalgia menu for a limited time, where they will be bringing back menu favorites…one …….continure reading

Pizza Hut
Essay

When Pizza Hut Was An Experience

August 20, 2024 Mickey 2

I miss the “glory days” of Pizza Hut.  That magical time in the ’80s and early 90’s when it was a destination, and not just somewhere to eat.  I’ve found …….continure reading

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