A couple days ago, I reached out to see if there was any interest in taking part in a “Nostalgic” feature here on my blog. Like many of the features and blog-a-thons hosted by other blogs, I’d have you write on my topic and feature one daily from all the submissions.
I was vague and deliberately left out the topic in my original post. However, I had some emails saying that they might be interested, but didn’t want to commit until they knew the topic and felt they could write about it.
So here is what I’m thinking: The Toy of Your Life. I think every child has that one toy that was the “ultimate” one growing up. Maybe it was a Christmas or birthday gift, or maybe it was the first one you bought with your allowance. However you got it, it was THE toy that you always played with and took with you wherever you went. It is the toy you look back on with fond memories.
When I asked “What was your favorite toy growing up?” to coworkers, it was amazing how quickly they each had an answer. As we all sat around sharing stories, the conversation continued with other toys and memories. Watching these coworkers speak passionately about these toys, led me to think that this would be a neat topic to feature.
So now you know. You have a toy in mind already, don’t you? If you’d be interested in sharing yours, I’d love for you to participate. Your piece can be as long as you want it to be. Share why you loved it, how you got it, and a story about it. If you want to share a photo, you can do that, too.
The plan is to start this toward the end of October. Once I know who wants to participate, I will lock in a start date and send a schedule. Please email me: nostalgicitalian@yahoo.com if you have questions or want to join in the memories.
I am excited to hear from you!
Keith
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 
I’ll do it!
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My favorite toy from childhood was a Mattel Fanner 50 pistol. It shot plastic bullets that actually hurt. Second favorite was my Little Bobby Chemistry Set. After the fire department put out the fire in our garage, my father disposed of my kit, and just think I could have found the cure for hiccups.
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Here’s what I wrote: https://theelephantstrunk.org/2024/09/24/and-the-music-goes-round-and-round/
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I wrote sometime back that I didn’t remember any toys from my childhood and asked if anyone remembered any toys, other than dolls, that were specifically for girls. My brothers had toys – me, I can’t remember any. Aside from a Duncan yoyo when I was 7 or so. Of course spaldeens, jump ropes that were pieces of clothesline, broomstick bats. Wait – I had a pair of basic roller skates that I inherited from someone. So I guess I did have toys, such as they were.
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