No Electronics: Stories To Scare Your Grandkids
So, you kids want to hear a scary story? “Yay!” I grew up in a dark, backward land called No Electronics. “That is scary!” I know. Every generation has some version of this story. Not […]
Tag: nostalgia
Turkey walks down Memory Lane
My son is coming home from college for Thanksgiving and I can’t wait. I miss him. In reality, he hasn’t gone anywhere—not yet, anyway. The kid is only 13 years old. He’s in junior high […]
Say it ain’t so! Cracker Jack eliminates toy prizes
Is nothing sacred? Cracker Jack–the sweet-salty snack we boomers grew up on–is replacing the iconic surprise toy inside each box with stickers bearing digital codes for “baseball-inspired mobile experiences” (marketing-speak for online games). WTF? I […]
40 Reasons Why 60 Is Not The New 40
1) Somebody who is 40 does not remember Topo Gigio. 2) Somebody who is 40 was born in […]
It’s A Family Affair! Kathy Garver Shares Her “Cissy” Memories
She portrayed one of the most cheerful and cutest teenagers on prime time, so when I had the opportunity to chat with Family Affair’s (1966-1971) Kathy Garver for my podcast Whine At 9, I was excited […]
Lost in Space with George Clooney? Why I’m Having Second Thoughts
I loved the feature film Gravity and must confess that being stranded with George Clooney wouldn’t be a problem. But immersed in Gravity, I couldn’t help but have a few sci-fi flashbacks. That’s when I […]
Catching Up with Brady Bunch’s Barry Williams
Thanks to syndication, Greg Brady continues to pop into people’s homes on a daily basis. But Barry Williams is just as busy performing. From his Branson, Missouri variety show to special appearances, find out what […]
Leave My Products Alone
After an adult lifetime of trying various products, I’ve settled into a pattern. There are some commodities I’ve come to love and trust after comparison with competing items. For example, Blistex—the medicated lip balm in […]