I went to school the first time in September, 1977. I was 5 1/2 years old. Things were vastly different back then with education than it is… Read more “Reflections Upon My First Day of School”
Category: Gen-X Nostalgia
A Story That Will “Bowl” You Over…(LOL)
I’ve had this SpaghettiOs bowl since I was a college student at Central Michigan University in 1994. It’s still one of my most prized possessions. I… Read more “A Story That Will “Bowl” You Over…(LOL)”
Twenty-Six Years Later – Reflections Upon “Bridesmaiding” In My Brother’s Wedding
It seems trendy these days to turn nouns into verbs -“friending,” “texting,” “messaging,” etc. So why not turn “bridesmaid” into a verb too? Let’s talk about my… Read more “Twenty-Six Years Later – Reflections Upon “Bridesmaiding” In My Brother’s Wedding”
Name That Tune Nights – A Great Way To Look Back On the “Soundtrack of Your Life”
There’s nothing quite like a “name that tune” night to take you on a trip down memory lane! Even if the memories belong to someone else (more… Read more “Name That Tune Nights – A Great Way To Look Back On the “Soundtrack of Your Life””
Happy 31st Birthday, Robocop!
Today marks the 31st anniversary of the movie Robocop. This action sci-fi film grossed $53.4 million domestically on a $30M budget, which means it was a box office… Read more “Happy 31st Birthday, Robocop!”
Are We Just Mere Rocks Hurtling Through The Universe?
I had a friend request on Facebook about three weeks ago, which alarmed me, I have my account set up in such a fashion that only friends… Read more “Are We Just Mere Rocks Hurtling Through The Universe?”
Oh yeah? I Don’t See YOUR Name On It…Wait, Yes I Do! More Summer Camp Memories…
Summer camp is a great experience for kids. They get to learn about teamwork, hone their singing skills, learn about nature, eat charred food cooked in a… Read more “Oh yeah? I Don’t See YOUR Name On It…Wait, Yes I Do! More Summer Camp Memories…”
Swimming, Swimming, In The Swimming Hole…When Days Are Hot and Days Are…Hot…In The Swimming Hole!
This is a repost from 2018. When I was attending Girl Scout camp in the early 1980s, we had little “marching” songs we would sing when going… Read more “Swimming, Swimming, In The Swimming Hole…When Days Are Hot and Days Are…Hot…In The Swimming Hole!”
Oscar Nominees/Winners – 1980s
The 1980s was a great time to “go to the movies.” You had John McClane, action films, comedies, sequels, war movies, movies featuring male ballet dancers, movies… Read more “Oscar Nominees/Winners – 1980s”
A “Teaser” For a Future Blog About Boating!
I’ve been posting a few blogs about my Girl Scout camp experiences in the past couple of weeks. Boating is a topic I will be writing about… Read more “A “Teaser” For a Future Blog About Boating!”
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