I have had the book All The Light We Cannot See on my "To Read" list for way too long. I suppose this is cheating, but I stumbled on a Netflix Miniseries based on the book. I decided I had to watch it. I was not disappointed. The Goodreads synopsis of the book: Marie-Laure lives … Continue reading Mini-Series Recommendation – All The Light We Cannot See
Friday Photo Flashback
It was on this day in 1984 that my Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 1-0 to clinch the American League East! They would go on to beat the San Diego Padres in the World Series. This is one of my favorite photos taken after the last out - Alan Trammel, Darrell Evans and … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
TV Theme Thursday – #50
Recently, I came across a Watch Mojo list of the the Top 30 Greatest TV Shows of All Time. While I agreed with some of them, many I did not. So I decided to make my own list. As hard as I tried, I just couldn't go with the Top 30. There were too many … Continue reading TV Theme Thursday – #50
Book Recommendation – The Last Voyage of the Andrea Doria
I have to thank Max from the Old Steam Ships blog for this recommendation. He knows that I am a Titanic buff and suggested I give this one a read. I'm glad he suggested it, as I had never really read anything about the sinking of the Andrea Doria. Before I give my thoughts, here … Continue reading Book Recommendation – The Last Voyage of the Andrea Doria
Life’s Little Moments – A Look Back at the Week
This is my favorite time of the year for sports. There is so much happening. This weekend was a good weekend for Michigan sports teams. Since he was born, my son has slept with us. We finally have him sleeping in his own bed. He has slept a couple nights all the way through the … Continue reading Life’s Little Moments – A Look Back at the Week
Tune Tuesday – Sad Eyes
It was on this day in 1965 that Ford Motor Company introduced factory installed 8-Track players in their Ford Mustang! Back in the day, my dad had an 8-track recorder and he would record music for the car. He made my mom a tape of ballads. To this day there is a list of songs … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Sad Eyes
Movie Music Monday – Cocktail
Today we dip into the Cocktail soundtrack for a classic oldie… It was on this day in 1955 that Little Richard recorded “Tutti Frutti" at J & M Studio in New Orleans, Louisiana. From Songfacts.com: Little Richard wrote this song in 1955 when he was working as a dishwasher at a Greyhound bus station in … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Cocktail
I Have An Idea – Yes or No?
I came across a “Watch Mojo” list of the “Top 30 Greatest TV Themes of All Time.” It was an interesting list, and I disagreed with some of their choices. As a TV Theme Song lover, I thought I’d put my list up against theirs. I’d feature one a week. Would you like that? The … Continue reading I Have An Idea – Yes or No?
Turntable Talk #52 – Feels Like The First Time
The following was originally posted on the A Sound Day site as part of Turntable Talk: Round #52 of Dave Ruch's Turntable Talk has arrived! This month's topic stems from an idea that was brought on by Max at the PowerPop Blog. Dave says, "Last time around, he told of how one Beatles album and … Continue reading Turntable Talk #52 – Feels Like The First Time
Great American Songbook Saturday – St. Louis Blues
112 years ago yesterday (9-11-1914) WC Handy published a song that would become a pop and jazz standard - St. Louis Blues. It was one of the first blues songs to "succeed as a pop song and remains a fundamental part of jazz musicians' repertoire." Handy said he had been inspired by a chance meeting with … Continue reading Great American Songbook Saturday – St. Louis Blues
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 