Childhood Memories

Ah….. here it is, August 1st. The last Barefoot Month of the Year… First of all, how the heck did that happen? What happened to April?!?! I have no idea where …

The Barefoot Months – According to Mom (Months Without an “R”) Read More

I love scary movies. The scarier they are, the better. Scary movies (and books) have been my favorites since a very young age. When I say scary movies, I’m not …

It All Started With Creature Feature Night Read More

A week ago, I was talking with one of my brothers about our Grandma’s tavern – The Lone Pine. Grandma was a very remarkable woman, and I owe so much …

Sneaky Snake, The Tavern, and Grandma’s Jukebox Read More

You know those commercial jingles that get stuck in your head. The jingles you heard when you were a kid and can STILL sing every word without missing a beat. …

13 Favorite Commercials From Childhood Read More

It was a dark and stormy night… Okay. I’m just kidding. It’s hard to resist an opening like that classic line. 🙂 Have you ever had anything really spooky happen …

Gideon’s Ghost Read More

I really wish there were still drug store lunch counters around. They were the cornerstone of many small towns where people would gather for a quick coffee or lunch, catch …

I Wish We Still Had Drug Store Lunch Counters – Here’s Why Read More

When I was a kid, my parents used to take us kids to The Pop Shoppe every once in a while. The Pop Shoppe was a warehouse type of place …

The Pop Shoppe Read More