Returning to the 1980s

I’m always wanting to return to the 1980s — my favorite decade.

I always imagine that when we die, we can return to any time period we like — mine would be to relive Jan 1, 1980 to Dec. 31, 1989 and then do it over and over again — sort of like a 10 year version of Ground Hog Day.

I saw this picture recently, the Kevin Bacon poster. it’s from 1986 and it’s still hanging in the subway — at one particular station in NYC. Still there, 36 years later!

I’d like to visit it and sort of be in a picture in front of it, transporting myself to 1986. It’s at the 71st and Continental subway station in Forest Hills Queens. I am always at that station, too. I get off at that stop (and get on) when I’m coming and going from the city when I meet my cousins in Queens. I will visit this when I get to NY in a couple of months. Look for it here!

Originally published at tomversation.com on April 26, 2022.