For the kids who grew up.
brb,
remembering.
Book-fair money. Burned CDs. Your very dramatic away message. A Friday newsletter about the little things you forgot you missed.
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Same five sections.
A new little time warp.
Something you remember. Something you forgot. One song you’ll probably play immediately. Each letter takes a few minutes and leaves you with a little of that old feeling.
Remember When…
The big memory. Halloween candy trades, mall Saturdays, and the very serious business of a sleepover.
On Repeat
A song, an album, or a music moment. Your choreography may come back before the lyrics do.
Channel Surfing
The shows, commercials, and episodes we arranged our evenings around. Bring your snack.
The Thing Everyone Wanted
The toys, snacks, gadgets, and questionable accessories that once felt completely essential.
Pop Quiz
Three quick questions. Find out what your brain saved instead of your current passwords.
A little out of the inbox
“You explained that witches do not wear coats. She explained that you were going to wear one. So you went as a witch who was apparently headed to a ski resort.”
brb, remembering.
Ashley
Your mom said
put a coat on.
Pillowcase candy bags. The living-room trading floor. The TV episode that scared us more than it needed to. Come back to a childhood Halloween.
Take me backHi, I’m Ashley.
I think we could use
a little of that feeling.
The anticipation of a Friday night. Getting a few dollars for the book fair. Knowing which friend would get the reference. Away Msgs is a place to revisit those small, very good things.
A little more about Away Msgs →Before you set your away message.
A few good questions.
Is Away Msgs free?
Yes. The newsletter is free to read. Relevant affiliate recommendations and clearly labeled sponsors are how we plan to support it.
What years are we talking about?
Mostly the ’90s and 2000s, with room for the things that crossed over. Childhood, teenage years, and the early internet all get a seat.
How often will you email me?
One letter every Friday. You can unsubscribe through the link in any newsletter.
Do I need the Substack app?
You can subscribe with your email address and read the letters in your inbox. A paid subscription is not part of the plan.
Can I send you a memory?
Please do. Reply to a newsletter or email hello@awaymsgs.com. If we’d like to share your story, we’ll ask first.
Your away message can wait.
Let’s make Friday
feel like Friday again.
A little nostalgia, a familiar song, and something worth sending to your oldest friend.
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