Ford Aerostar

The Ford Aerostar! Its so high tech, its just like the space shuttle!

The Cure - Plainsong

I fall deep into this awesomeness.

Green 'Mood Lipstick'

Do any of you ladies out there remember, by any chance, 'Mood Lipstick'? This was a big deal in the 1980's, and I just thought of it for no reason whatsoever after what must be fifteen or twenty years.

It was basically a tube of this weird green colored lipstick that supposedly would change shades with your mood. But much like those famous 'Mood Rings' of the 1970's, my fancy, high-tech green lipstick did change, but it was always changed to the same color. Mine was always an obnoxious cherry red. Does this indicate that my mood was always 'feeling a little streetwalker-ish'?

Anyone out there remember 'Mood Lipstick'?

I am posting Rick Springfield Today For No Good Reason At All

I waited a week for this to come on Solid Gold. I vividly remember that yellow vest.

By One Get One 50% Off!

Right now, I am offering a special holday shopping treat only to readers of this blog.

Everything in my shop right now is buy one, get one 50% off! I thought I would show some gratitude to you guys for your continued support of and participation in this stupid blog.

The deal is good for 50% off on one item of equal or lesser value. If your total still comes to over $29, you will still qualify for the special FREE promo item I give away every month! WOW!

To take advantage of this offer, just email me at 4happycampers@bellsouth.net or contact me through the Etsy convo system at my shop. Let me know which two items you will be buying, and I will adjust the prices in the shop specially for you. If you fail to contact me beforehand and mention this special 'trapped in the 80s moms' offer, you will pay full price. SO DON'T BE SHY!

I have over a hundred and thirty items available as of right now, from gemstone necklaces, bracelets and earrings, to items that make great holiday gifts, such as eyeglass leashes (great for grannies and teachers!), bookmarks, wine glass charms, ornaments, etc. All items come with their own gift boxes or organza pouches. I also love to do custom design work, so if you have an idea, talk to me about it!

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Pee Wee on Joan Rivers

It looks like Pee Wee is trying to make a comeback lately, I have seen him around a few times this year. This was back when he was really funny, no matter what he did. From 1986.

David Bowie: Low

Okay. I know I am breaking a cardinal rule of this blog with this post as it is about something from the 1970's. But maybe I will get away with it by saying this - this album, 'Low', by David Bowie, was so ahead of its time that it could easily have come from the 1980's.

Been diggin' some old Bowie lately and I wanted to share it with you guys. I had this album on cassette tape long ago. I think I got it in a sale tape bin at a local record store in the early 80s. This album, from 1977, really is so forward thinking in its sound. Just listen to when the synth really kicks in on 'Sound and Vision'. Hard to believe that was going on so beautifully in 1977! No doubt that had something to do with the virtuosity of Brian Eno, who collaborated on this great record.

This album to me sounds so minimalist, which gives it a stark, almost meditative beauty. The second song I post today, 'Warszawa', is borderline hypnotic.

I highly recommend 'Low' if you have never heard it. It is at times relaxing, at times depressing, and at times exhilarating. It is a beautiful record, really it is.

Okay, I will try to not break the rules again any time soon. Just had to get that out of my system!