Category Archives: Trip Down Memory Lane

Give me a Cookie NOW!

Posted on February 19, 2015 by thedvrfiles

Yesterday was Ash Wednesday, which marked the first day of Lent. I’m Catholic so I know this has something to do with Jesus rising from the dead some 40+ days later on Easter. It’s, like, totally important to our faith. … Continue reading →

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OMG Kevin Arnold Was So Cute

Posted on January 20, 2015 by thedvrfiles

Now that there are all these rules against paps posting pics of Hollywood kids, I am going through major Violet Affleck withdrawal. I miss looking at pictures of super cute Hollywood kids! What am I going to do? I know! I … Continue reading →

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My Crushes: The Early Years

Posted on January 7, 2015 by thedvrfiles

Hey kidz. I made a pledge to write every day. But I’m kind of tired. You can see how I am conflicted. So I thought of the most brilliant solution ever. I am going to highlight my very first crushes … Continue reading →

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Forget Blake. The Only Lively that Matters is Jason.

Posted on January 6, 2015 by thedvrfiles

Blake Lively is in the news today because she just announced the birth of her baby with her husband, Canadian actor and all around snoozefest Ryan Reynolds. Oh wow, I am so excited. What the world needs now is another rich … Continue reading →

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F—, Marry, Kill: Willy Wonka Edition

Posted on January 5, 2015 by thedvrfiles

I’m not sure what the word for fornicating with food is, but it’s probably delicious! So let’s play my fave fornicating game . . . F—, Marry, Kill! We’re going with my all-time favorite movie Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Please … Continue reading →

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I Never Did Find Out What It’s Like In Space

Posted on January 3, 2015 by thedvrfiles

Us kids of the 1980s really dreamed out going to space. We girls dreamed about going to Space Camp with dreamy Tate Donovan. The boys dreamed about going to Space Camp with dreamy and glittery Kelly Preston. Because we recognized … Continue reading →

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If We Were to Party (or Watch TV!) Like It’s 1999, Here’s What We’d Be Doing

Posted on January 2, 2015 by thedvrfiles

Ah, Life. It passes. Years go by. You get a job. You have pink daughters and blue sons which you insert in a teeny tiny plastic car. Oh wait, I meant to talk about “life” not the GAME of Life! … Continue reading →

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My Childhood Is Over: The Teddy Ruxpin Edition

Posted on March 27, 2014 by thedvrfiles

Growing up, my mother loved me in many ways. She bought me this: And this: And even this: But you know what she didn’t buy me? My Buddy. Kid Sister. Alfie the Robot. And, of course, my mother never bought … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to The DVR Files! Now, Give Me a Lights Alive!

Posted on March 12, 2014 by thedvrfiles

Today The DVR Files turns 2 years old. Wow, to think my brilliant wit and insightful gaze have been in print form for two whole years. All I can say is you, my faithful readers, are SO LUCKY. Since I … Continue reading →

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Teen Wolf Is Back Tonight, But NOT the One With Boof

Posted on January 6, 2014 by thedvrfiles

I take great shame pride in the fact that I sort of know what teens like. Well, Canadian teens, at least–I am addicted to Degrassi: The Next Generation and Drake will also be Jimmy Brooks to me, the boy who got … Continue reading →

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