The Retro Dad

2020 has been quite a stinker of a year, so I'm gracious for any tidbit of joy that comes my way. The Dodgers World Series win last night against the Tampa Bay Rays made my week and is a great way to close out October for me. This crazy year had me longing for any sort of normalcy in the spring. I yearned to watch baseball once again, and even started watching Korean baseball games to get my fix. That led to me spending hours reminiscing about Dodgers baseball of the 70s and 80s , which in turn led to getting me back into collecting baseball cards . When baseball finally started up again, I began watching any game I could, but especially Dodgers games when they played in our market, which wasn't very often in central Florida . I noticed very quickly that the Dodgers had a heck of a team this year and knew they had a chance to go all the way.  This was one of those sweet wins. The last time the Dodgers won a World Series was 1988. This year marked the Dodgers 8th consecutive ap...

Back in the 70s and 80s, Fort Collins didn’t have a ton of Mexican restaurants, but the few that existed left big memories. From local chains to college favorites, these spots shaped our love of Mexican food, and some of them still hold a place in the city’s history today. In fact, as much as I miss those old taco joints, I also find myself thinking about the retro pizza places that used to dot the town. If you want to see a list of Fort Collins pizza places that are long gone, check out my post on Fort Collins pizza restaurants that are no longer open .  The Armadillo: Colorado’s Local Chain The Armadillo was one of those places that everyone knew. It had the quirky charm of a local chain with simple, hearty Mexican dishes. The pork green chile was always a standout, and it was one of the first places I remember where a kid could actually get excited about a plate of tacos. The atmosphere may have been modest, but the food made a mark.  Their 'Burrito Grande" was my go-to...