Tag: nostalgia
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Reflections on 20 Years Since College Graduation
Get Pregnant Fast On my 20th birthday, I received a card from my younger brother that read, “Wow, I can’t believe you’re 20!” I was taken aback. Twenty felt monumental—a clear line marking the end of my teenage years and the commencement of adulthood. I was at that sweet spot where my age impressed others,…
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More Generation X References That My Kids Just Don’t Understand
Get Pregnant Fast I spotted him in the backyard yesterday—the season’s first rabbit. With a big, buck-toothed grin, he hopped through the trees and onto my lawn. Each spring and summer, this little guy wreaks havoc on my grass, chomping down on tender shoots and leaving behind unsightly bald patches, along with a collection of…
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5 Nostalgic Treasures from the ’90s
Get Pregnant Fast The vibrant decade of the 1990s feels like just a moment ago, yet it’s been over 15 years since we waved it goodbye. Time has flown by, especially as I navigated the joys of motherhood and juggled my writing career. But the memories of the ’90s remain vivid, largely thanks to pivotal…
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My Kids’ Punishment? A Trip to the 1970s
Get Pregnant Fast If I didn’t experience it in 1977, you won’t have it today… My kids are convinced that the 1970s are the worst possible time to exist. Whenever my partner and I share stories from our childhoods, their expressions range from disbelief to sympathy, but mostly, I see a sense of relief that…
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Reviving Nostalgia: ‘Full House’ and 6 Beloved Shows Making a Comeback
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, my 11-year-old daughter stumbled upon The X-Files on Netflix, and she honestly thought I was pulling her leg when I mentioned its return. But it’s true—six brand-new episodes are on the way! Original stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, along with creator Chris Carter, are back in action, and Mitch Pileggi…
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The Day Kurt Cobain and the Grunge Era Shifted Forever
Get Pregnant Fast It was 1991, a pivotal year for many of us navigating the tumultuous landscape of high school or college life. MTV remained the go-to platform for the latest music videos, and on September 29, we eagerly tuned in to witness a blond-haired figure thrashing on stage, his energy contagious. A group of…
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You at 20 vs. You at 40
Get Pregnant Fast At 20, life feels like an adventure waiting to unfold. You’re full of dreams and spontaneity, yet somehow, as you step into adulthood, the reality of finding a steady job seems to elude you. So, you opt for a radical change—maybe dye your hair a bold shade of purple, indulge in a…
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Handwritten Letters: A Nostalgic Journey Through Time
Get Pregnant Fast While sorting through some boxes recently, I stumbled upon an array of forgotten treasures: unused candles, old bathmats, a jar containing a $2 bill, and even a collection of snow globes. I found receipts from my honeymoon, a box filled with a beautiful sterling silver mirror, hairbrush, and comb set, and an…