Random Keepsake #3

It wasn't until just recently I was reminded of my Random Keepsake #3. While visiting family and friends, Heidi brought out this deck of NKOTB (aka KNOB to KNOB) trading cards. I had a gazillion of these, like Heidi. There were crazy NKOTB trivia questons on the back that kept you buying the packets of cards, in hope for the answers (like Joey's favourite soda pop, etc).


































Heidi chose 7 or so cards from her deck for me to take home, and this one is golden. I am grateful, as I have NO idea where these hilarious cards have gone from my keepsake archive.

I used to dance around my room, pretending I was a New Kid. Which was obviously better then dreaming of kissing a New Kid. I told Heidi the other night that at most points in the NKOTB's career span, Donny was my favourite, but only because he was clearly the oddest looking. I was always one for the under dog.

For example, in grade 4, I had the hugest crush on Sterling, this kid in my class who had a side part and circle glasses.























click to enlarge. I am wearing my HEART concert t-shirt. Man this picture makes me feel old.

Every time I heard his name, I pictured his parents owning a jewelery shop. But that's the way my mind has always worked.

Ode to NKOTB. Gratifying rat tails everywhere.