Patterned Shoelaces – My Saving Grace
By Karin Bell Go back to the early 80s, if you will, to a time of endless wonder and fashion possibilities. Back when we made our own fashion rules; we laughed in the face of conservative clothing. Ha! You non-cushioned shoulders! Ha! You deflated pants! In the midst of all the laughter, I was battling a dilemma…deprived was I of those awesomely cool Air Jordans or Adidas Grand Slams that would have made me cool. I had Keds....
Interview with The Eighties: A Bitchen Time to Be a Teenager! author, Tom Harvey
We recently had the pleasure of reading Tom Harvey’s The Eighties: A Bitchin Time to be a Teenager. The book tells the story of Tom’s adventures through the 80s, starting in 1980 when Tom was in the sixth grade and ending as the decade closes out and Tom makes his way through college and into adulthood. At times both hilarious and cringe-inducing (his experiences hit mighty close to home), this is the honest tale of growing up amid...
7 80s Bands Touring In 2013
February 22, 2013 By Jason Kane Are you feeling nostalgic for the 80s? Perhaps, you are really craving some live action from one of your favorite bands from that era? Well, if you are, then you are in good company. Additionally, over the past few years there have been many reunions and tours consisting of bands from the past twenty and thirty years. In fact, there are a decent number of bands from the 80s that are touring in 2013. Let...
The Hunger, 1983
A film commentary by Romy Shiller, PhD ABOUT: The Hunger is a 1983 British romantic horror film directed by Tony Scott. It is the story of a love triangle between a doctor who specializes in sleep and aging research and a vampire couple. The film is a loose adaptation of the 1981 novel of the same name by Whitley Strieber, with a screenplay by Ivan Davis and Michael Thomas. This film stars David Bowie, Catherine Deneuve and Susan...
The Facts of Life
By Julie Anderson “The Facts of Life” aired on NBC from 1979-1988, and oh, how I loved it! How could you watch it and NOT want to move in with those girls at Eastland School? I mean, with Mrs. Garrett (Charlotte Ray) to take care of you and with friends like Jo (Nancy McKeon), Blair (Lisa Whelchel), Natalie (Mindy Cohn), and Tootie (Kim Fields), boarding school would be nothing but awesome. And sure, Blair was a spoiled brat, but she...
