good old days

Record Stores (MM #4728)

As I was scrolling through Spotify looking for music to play, I realized just how much I missed the record stores. While I do have everything I want to listen to available all the time online, the joy of searching isn’t the same. There was something magical about the record store. The big box stores…

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Test My Batteries (MM #3979)

I found a bunch of batteries rolling around in a drawer the other day. And I’m not sure how much juice any of them have. That made me wish for the old days when I could go to the grocery store and test my batteries. I mostly use rechargeable these days, but I hate to…

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Wall Calendars (MM #3917)

Back in the day, about this time of year, we’d all start looking for new day planners, datebooks, and wall calendars. But once we started carrying a smartphone, that changed. Or did it? Recently I’ve noticed a lot more people selling wall calendars once again. Perhaps, they’re making a comeback…

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Old-Time Favorites (MM #3510)

It’s been a long time since I went a trick-or-treating. And while some candy bars like the Snickers bar are still hugely popular, some candy bars are long gone. Recently, I’ve been thinking about some of my old-time favorites. Do you remember the Reggie Bar or Tangy Taffy?

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Goodbye Kmart (MM #2536)

We’ve finally said goodbye Kmart here in Nashville.  I know that most people truly don;t care anymore, but it makes me sad.  Of course I still get nostalgic when I think about the good old Blue Light Special…

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Alleys (MM #1880)

Remember back in the good ole days when we used to have an alley behind your house? I loved alleys as a kid. We still have a few of them in Nashville, but only in older neighborhoods. Most old cities still have some, but they’re definitely a relic of the past…

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