Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Maybe. It is possible that the decade has or is ageing out of the “retro” label. However for the purpose of our website, a magic elixir will be used to stop the ageing process and allow the 80’s to remain “retro” past the expiration date.

I am by no means an expert. What I do offer is: an uncanny memory for details big and small from my lived experience; a dedication to conducting thorough research on the topics covered here; an openness and hope that any interesting information that I share, will be enhanced by the contributions of others who are willing to share their unique perspectives.

For me, I find it hard to separate a lot of my memories into specific decades. There are a lot of things that span the late 80’s into the early 90’s. From what I’ve researched about the early 1980’s, there is a lot of overlap between the late 70’s up until around 1983 or more. I find so many things interesting from the 80’s and 90’s that I couldn’t pick just one. (Also, I am a pretty indecisive person.)

Great question! In my humble opinion, sometimes we all just need a small smile or a little chuckle and not delve into anything too heavy duty. Rest assured, any articles that I post that are just for fun, will only cover topics that do not involve any negative connotations or controversial hot takes.

I definitely don’t want to be a soulless peddler of unneeded things. I do want to keep the lights on here and to continue to explore another creative outlet that holds my interest at the moment, that being graphic design and trying to recapture aesthetics form the 80’s and 90’s. It’s a bit of a passion project and a (naive) attempt to generate a small income to sustain the website. If you find anything in the shop interesting, I’d be tickled if you purchased anything. However, I know that life is expensive, and that you have to keep your lights on too. Please never feel any icky pressure to buy anything.

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Yikes! Just one? Off the top of my head ti would be: “Kickstart My Heart” by Motley Crue (please note, this answer is subject to change based on my mood, the time I take to really think hard about the answer and/or what I had for breakfast.

The song that I consistently never skip if it comes on the radio or on my spotify playlist is: “Interstate Love Song” by Stone Temple Pilots. I think it is my fave from the 90’s; albeit by the slightest of narrow margins.

Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back! It just barely squeaks in here with a release date of May 21, 1980. I am a huge Star Wars nerd. You may notice this pop up from time to time while reading some of the articles I published.

How nice of you to ask; I appreciate you wanting to get to more about me. I like spending time with my fam, getting outside for some fresh air and vitamin D, walking my dogs, messing around with tech, gadgets and graphic design, listening to true crime podcasts, eating food, playing guitar, and generally trying to be kind to myself and others while committing to a journey of continuous improvement.

Ha! Nope. I do try though. I struggle with anxiety and depression from time-to-time and the grown-up thing is overrated in my book. However, I’m working on all the things and being mindful to try to take care of myself and cope with any challenged that I encounter. I hope that isn’t oversharing. I do want to put it out there though, just in case there is anyone struggling and feeling alone that may read this. To you, I would like to say that although I will never truly understand your unique situation, I can tell you that you are not alone. Try in any small way that you feel up to, to be gentle and kind to yourself. You may even be able to find a little community here to connect with. Take good care. I’m happy that you are here.