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  • 22.10.2025

    Witches, Rice Krispies Treats, and childhood memories rule Halloween

    Witches, Rice Krispies Treats, and childhood memories rule Halloween

    Halloween in grade school meant costume parades, Rice Krispies Treats, and the Hunger Games race for textbooks. From handmade costumes to spooky sing-alongs, those early memories shaped my love of October 31. Join me at The Creative Quill as we kick off Ten Days of Halloween with nostalgia, laughter, and spooky superstitions. Continue reading

    childhood stories, Halloween, life stories, memoir moments, nostalgia, nostalgic storytelling, personal essay, seasonal satire
  • 17.09.2025

    Slushies, Turf Wars, and Monkey’s Blood

    Slushies, Turf Wars, and Monkey’s Blood

    From sticky cones to turf wars and even a murder or two, the history of ice cream trucks isn’t all sprinkles and smiles. Inspired by a deep dive into the industry’s wild past, here’s my take on why those tinny chimes still send me sprinting to the curb. Continue reading

    childhood stories, family life, family life humor, generational stories, memoir moments, nostalgia, nostalgic storytelling
  • 23.07.2025

    We Played Outside. On Purpose

    We Played Outside. On Purpose

    A group of kids drawing with chalk on the sidewalk sparks a nostalgic journey into summers past—before screens, fences, and over-scheduling. Through memories of childhood games, open backyards, and lemonade-fueled adventures, this blog post reflects on the magic of simpler times and the joy of being young, barefoot, and free. Continue reading

    Childhood Memories, childhood stories, family life, family life humor, memoir moments, nostalgia, nostalgic storytelling, personal essay

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