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Downhill Daredevils
Like many other kids growing up in the 80s, the holidays were a huge deal to me. Christmas was the big one as it lasted a whole month, and Thanksgiving served as the kick-off to CONTINUE READING…
Personal Memories
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Big City Summer
I grew up in a small town/city in upstate New York with my mom and brother. In my 16th year my dad invited me to spend the summer with him in Maryland. What conversations took CONTINUE READING…
Essay
Summer at the Rec Center
Following my parents’ divorce in 1993, my father was transferred to the Naval Training Center in Orlando, Florida. He took custody of my brother and me and we relocated to the city of every kid’s CONTINUE READING…
A2
The Summer Of Batman: No Batdancing at Boy Scout Camp
The summer of 1989 was truly one of the most memorable times for movies. I was 13 and can vividly remember watching many films in the theater, five in particular that were released in June. CONTINUE READING…
90s
90’s Summer Reloaded
My childhood was spent in Southern California, the home of palm trees and endless sunshine. While most folks imagine a California summer filled with surfboards, bikinis and Beach Boys tunes, I grew up just 20 CONTINUE READING…
Essay
A Not So Traditional Summer
Sometimes, what you see on TV doesn’t match up with real life. When I think back to what television taught me about summer breaks in the 90’s, it consisted of adventures at camp or family CONTINUE READING…
Essay
My Summer of Batman
Thirty years ago this month, Batman hit theaters and kicked off a summer of Batmania from which many of us didn’t recover. Most people I know have stories about this film and how it consumed CONTINUE READING…
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Event(s) of the Week Proms 1994 and 1995
Events of the Week: Junior and Senior Proms (May 1994 and May 1995) Why did I choose this event? My original intent was for this article to drop last week before the anniversary of my CONTINUE READING…
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Extinct Taco Bell Menu Items I Miss
Last year, Taco Bell made one of the more disappointing, heart-breaking announcements I’ve heard since my dad told me wrestling was fake all those years ago when they announced that they would be removing their CONTINUE READING…
80s
Favorite Pop Culture Bears of the ’80s
There are many memorable non-human characters and mascots throughout history. There are lots of dogs, cats, robots, aliens, monsters and countless other animals as well. One of those animals that made an impact is the CONTINUE READING…
80s
My Christmas Memories: 1980
1980, the beginning of the most awesome decade in pop culture history. Ronald Reagan just began his first term as President. Disco’s popularity had pretty much come to an end and music was getting ready CONTINUE READING…
Christmas
Favorite Stocking Stuffers: Bonne Bell Lipsmackers
The first thing my brother and I did every year when we got up on Christmas morning was head right for our stockings. The rule was that we could play with (or eat) anything we CONTINUE READING…
90s
The Day After The Cup: My First Pirates Baseball Game at Three Rivers
A little over 30 years ago, I attended my first major league baseball game. Living in central PA, I grew up a Pittsburgh Pirates fan and was a faithful one throughout my childhood until the CONTINUE READING…
Essay
Dancing at the End of Summer Sock Hop
One of my favorite youth group events at our church was the annual family sock hop. The sock hop was in our recreational building, which we affectionately referred to as “The Tin Tent”. It had CONTINUE READING…
90s
How Chris O’Donnell Stole My Heart (and My Wallet) in 1995
In the Spring of 1995, a few important things happened. Michael Jordan came out of basketball retirement and rejoined the Chicago Bulls. The longest sausage ever made (over 28 miles) was created in Ontario, Canada! CONTINUE READING…
