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“Christmas Is the Time to Say I Love You”

“Share the joys of laughter and good cheer.” – Billy Squier Christmas is the time when we do things or say things we may only do once a year or maybe once in a lifetime. It’s a season that brings … Continue reading

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“Tongue-tied and Twisted”

“Just an earth-bound misfit, I.” – Pink Floyd The title today (and subsequent line) is actually one of my favorites from any 80’s song ever. What’s crazy is that I’ve never been a fan of Pink Floyd. And to be … Continue reading

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“Seventeen Has Turned 35”

Feeling nostalgic thanks to this tune from John Mellencamp. Continue reading

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“It’s Iceland or the Philippines or Hastings”

1985. 8th Grade. S.O.D. Continue reading

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“Now Tell Me…”

My first concert, summer 1984 with my Seminole crew watching an Aussie that had taken the pop scene by storm. Continue reading

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“Have You Ever Been Stabbed in the Back…”

May brings us warm weather, Mother’s Day, graduations, and yes – yearbook signings! A look back at the popular tradition with help from a 1989 hit by Jody Watley. Continue reading

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“What Started Out As Friendship Has Grown Stronger”

REO Speedwagon provided the love soundtrack of 1985 for thousands of middle schoolers like myself at that time. Continue reading

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“The Ball is Tipped”

Part 1 of a 3 part “March Madness” series. The year: 1987. Continue reading

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