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House Rules Backyard Summer Games

Kevin Decent

My brother and I spent a lot of time at our grandparents home over the summer. There were dinners I still crave. I would never grill a hamburger the way my grandfather did but I

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TRN Round Table: Vacations and Road Trips

Mickey Yarber

The fine folks from all around the Network have come together to share stories of memorable vacations and road trips throughout the years. We’re combining them all into one long, omnibus-like post for you to

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I Have Become an Old Dad at McDonald’s

Kevin Decent

Throughout the country there is a gathering that takes place most weekend mornings. The old men congregate at the local McDonald’s. The breakfasts may vary but there’s always plentiful cups of hot coffee. Occasionally a

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Take Me Home Again

Jefff Owenby

Whenever I ran into the kitchen looking for a bologna sandwich and some Kool-Aid Mom was ready with the pitcher. The 101 Strings Orchestra played on a living room stereo assaulting my ears with the

60s Memories
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’60s Memories

Jefff Owenby

I would love to hear the rain on the window on a cold rainy night in our old house; I would love to be home in a living room full of family. With something sizzling

My Christmas Memories 1987
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My Christmas Memories: 1987

OldSchool80s

As you should already know, I can’t get enough ’80s nostalgia the whole year, but Christmas is an especially nostalgic time for me. In the past, I shared My Christmas Memories from 1980 , My Christmas

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My Christmas Memories: 1984

OldSchool80s

As you should already know, I can’t get enough ’80s nostalgia the whole year, but Christmas is an especially nostalgic time for me. In the past, I shared My Christmas Memories from 1980 and also My