Is it weird that I love old typewriters?
The first story I ever wrote was about a purple penguin named Flippy who was different from all the other penguins because he was purple, you see. Look, I was five, what do you want from me? I did it on this typewriter: This is an Underwood Rhythm Touch De Luxe...
My Bedroom, Circa 1989 (Mildly TMNT-Related)
I recently dug up this photo from one of my family's albums. Why on earth they had a picture of my bedroom on a random day in 1989, I don't know, but I'm glad it exists if only so I can re-live the magic of getting splinters from my unfinished pine furniture and...
Reunited with one of my best buds. It’s a Kodak moment…
This past weekend I went spelunking for priceless childhood artifacts over at my parents' house and didn't come away disappointed. Between their attic, basement and crawlspace I was able to find a number of items I probably haven't laid eyes on in over 15 years,...
Remember to Stop and Blow Some (Ice Cream-Scented) Bubbles
Here's some totally unsolicited life advice from me to you: Remember to stop and blow some bubbles every now and then. By that I mean take some time out to do something that makes you feel like a kid again. Today it's bubbles, but this could really be a metaphor...
Box Full of Awesome = Boxsome Nostalgia Packs!
When I heard my friend Tommy from Top Hat Sasquatch was starting up a business selling geeky nostalgia packs, I had a feeling it was going to be awesome, just based on the fact that Tommy's an awesome dude. Really, I didn't need any more convincing than that....
5 Bastard Kids from the 80s I Want to Punch in the Face
Normally I have a very sweet disposition around children and can usually find a way to relate to them on some level, being an overgrown child of 31 myself. However, there are some kids--the bad seeds--that do their level best to annoy the crap out of me, to the...
There is Neither Magic Nor Wonder in Zoobilee Zoo. Discuss.
The 80s had no shortage of weird and uncomfortable children's shows featuring costumed performers, but this week's League topic was to write about something I hated as a kid, so I feel it's my duty to bring the atrocities of Zoobilee Zoo to your attention. For...
Pia Zadora is a Little Bit of 80s Heaven
It was an odd set of circumstances that led to my discovering actress/singer Pia Zadora and her lost 1985 single, "Little Bit of Heaven," but I'm so glad I did. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nh_jWz6-Nlc I haven't seen choreography that amazing since Laura...
John Waters Approved: ‘Hairspray’ 1988 Soundtrack on Spotify
It's ridiculous how hard it can sometimes be to find soundtracks for the movies you love, especially from older movies with out-of-print soundtracks. Sometimes there aren't even legal ways to acquire it. Other times, the "official" soundtrack that was released is...
Reckless Love Keeps 80s Glam Metal Alive
With the American music industry being what it is, perhaps the only thing sadder than 80s hair metal falling out of fashion is that it's now up to other countries to fill the acid-washed void. Meet Reckless Love, a glam metal band from Finland that you'd never know...
Not for Trade/Sale: My Cat
Despite being overly attached to this comic box lid, he doesn't come with the Catwoman comics I have up for trade/sale. But if you throw in an extra $1, I'll fish up something extra special from his litter box just for you. Just doing my part to contribute more...
For Trade/Sale: My Catwoman Comics
This week The League is trading our unwanted stuff! I've got plenty of that around here, but I tried to pick something that I know you guys in The League might actually want--that is, unless any of you are interested in Hello Kitty stuff or Insane Clown Posse...
