It was 32 years ago today that we were introduced to Forrest Gump. The movie opened in the US on this day in 1994. In a 1994 article from the Gainesville Sun, the film's music producer Joel Sill talked about the soundtrack. He stated "We wanted to have very recognizable material that would pinpoint time … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Forrest Gump
Our Fourth Was Missing Our “Fourth”
In all the years that Sam and I have been together, our city has always done fireworks on July 4th. Sam knew that she'd have the 4th off, so neither of us had to take any time off of work. Well, for whatever the reason, our city moved the fireworks to the 3rd of July … Continue reading Our Fourth Was Missing Our “Fourth”
Song Lyric Sunday
It is Sunday once again and it is time once again for Song Lyric Sunday, hosted by Jim Adams. This week's challenge is to feature a song included in the “Great American Songbook.” The topic was suggested by my friend Nancy of the Elephant’s Trunk aka The Sicilian Storyteller. For someone like me, who loves … Continue reading Song Lyric Sunday
Three Reasons to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
I read this earlier in the week and wanted to share. Here is an interesting piece from Regent University: By Robert Schwarzwalder July 1, 2026 One of the courses I’m privileged to teach in Regent’s Honors College is titled “The Exceptional Country.” The students interact with such great texts as the Federalist Papers, Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy … Continue reading Three Reasons to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
Happy Semiquincentennial, America!
America has come a long way in 250 years! We’ve seen progress and advancements that have made life much easier for us. Sometimes, it is important to remember the trials and tribulations of those who played a role in getting us here. I would image that when the Declaration of Independence was signed, that it … Continue reading Happy Semiquincentennial, America!
Book Recommendation – The Book of Lost Hours
I read The Book of Lost Hours because of the first line in the Goodreads Synopsis: "For fans of The Ministry of Time and The Midnight Library." I loved The Midnight Library (and am about to start The Midnight Train) and the Ministry of Time was ok. Once the book got underway, it was much different than I … Continue reading Book Recommendation – The Book of Lost Hours
Turntable Talk #50 – Yankee Doodle. That’s a Dandy … Song!
This month, America celebrates birthday #250! Another big milestone this month is that Dave from A Sound Day's Turntable Talk celebrates golden topic #50. He was once again picked a great topic for us to write about. This time around it is Yankee Doodle. That's A Dandy...Song. This will have already posted on Dave's page earlier … Continue reading Turntable Talk #50 – Yankee Doodle. That’s a Dandy … Song!
Friday Photo Flashback
If you asked me to give you a list of artists/singers who I thought should have been much bigger stars, it would be a long one. There are so many underrated singers that never got the proper recognition or airplay they deserved. Many of them got record deals, and had fantastic songs, but for one … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Crazy Weather We’re Having …
Honestly, I've heard some crazy stuff before, but this is a whole new weather phenomena! If I hadn't seen the newspaper article, I wouldn't have believed it. As Ripley might have said, "Believe it, or not," 183 years ago storms were so bad that reptiles fell from the sky!! No! Really! Check out this Newspaper … Continue reading Crazy Weather We’re Having …
So Long, June. Welcome, July!
Summer is well underway and July is a month of summer stuff. July is National Grilling Month, National Hot Dog Month, National Picnic Month, National Baked Bean Month and National Ice Cream Month. It doesn't get more "summer" than that! Speaking of National Ice Cream Month, my family likes to celebrate all year. On Saturday … Continue reading So Long, June. Welcome, July!
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 