Remember that Simpson's episode where Homer becomes a Stonecutter? At the beginning of their meeting, they sing a song about all the things they are responsible for. One line in the song asks, "Who makes Steve Guttenberg a star?" and immediately they answer, "We do!" He was reportedly flattered by the reference. Steve was no … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Police Academy
Author: nostalgicitalian
I'm just a guy who likes the classics. I love Old Time Radio Shows. I love Classic TV. I love Classic Movies. I love songs from the "Great American Songbook". I dig songs from the first decade of Rock and Roll. Don't get me wrong, I am not opposed to newer things. My musical taste ranges from Classical to Classic Rock and Country to Rap. I love a good book and am always looking for something to read. I tend to lean toward historical fiction, biographies, mysteries, and more.
I have always believed that our past (and the things we've experienced in it) make us who we are today. That being said, after reading through some old My Space blogs (yeah, that's about how long it's been since I blogged regularly), I decided that I should once again write. Welcome to my blog. I hope you find it interesting, thought provoking, and entertaining in some way.
CONTACT ME AT - nostalgicitalian@yahoo.com
Convicted
A pastor I know once said about the Bible, "You don't read the Book, the Book reads YOU!" Perhaps that is why more people don't spend time reading Scripture. All too often (almost 100% of the time) I will read something that I can apply to my current situation. Either that, or I am reminded … Continue reading Convicted
Song Lyric Sunday – I’ve Got You Under My Skin
Every Sunday Jim Adams hosts Song Lyric Sunday. This week he's charged us with picking a song that mentions bare, birthday suit, buff, exposed, liberated, naked, naturist, nude, or skin. Now I admit that there are plenty of songs to choose from. However, and call me a prude if you want, many of those songs … Continue reading Song Lyric Sunday – I’ve Got You Under My Skin
This Hit Me Hard
Sometimes, I scroll and will come across something that really hits me. I wish I could remember where I saw this on Facebook. It is very powerful - Author Unknown There’s someone I wish my children could have known. Someone I know would have loved them with their whole heart. They would have learned their … Continue reading This Hit Me Hard
Great American Songbook Saturday – I Got Rhythm
Gene Kelly's 114th birthday is tomorrow. Title: KELLY, GENE • Pers: KELLY, GENE • Year: 1954 • Ref: XKE001AD • Credit: [ THE KOBAL COLLECTION ] He has certainly sung his share of songs from the Great American Songbook. Everyone knows Singin' in the Rain, but he also did Almost Like Being In Love, Grand … Continue reading Great American Songbook Saturday – I Got Rhythm
Friday Photo Flashback
So I am a week late on this. It actually took me that long to find the photos. It is one of the rare batch of photos that I have not scanned. When I found the envelope with the photos, I went looking for the one that I wanted to share. In 2002, I was … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Overdue Update
Before I start, I wanted to thank you for your comments on a recent post (The Truth Hurts). I was really struggling with a lot of things and I did get to follow up with the doc. Since my ADHD was diagnosed, they have been treating it with stimulants like Adderall, Vyvance, etc… Well, part … Continue reading Overdue Update
Life’s Little Moments
Last week, we went and met my daughter's teacher. This year she starts first grade in the CAP program. CAP is Challenging Academic Potential. It is for those kids who are a bit more advanced than their classmates. She certainly falls into that category. She's been reading chapter books all year! The school where the … Continue reading Life’s Little Moments
ZZ Top is Beard-less … Sort of
I always thought it was ironic that the only guy in ZZ Top without a beard was Frank Beard. Sadly, Frank passed away Monday at age 77. He was in hospice care, but the cause of death was not made known. Billy Gibbons wrote on his social media pages: “Today, Elwood (Francis - who took … Continue reading ZZ Top is Beard-less … Sort of
Tune Tuesday
Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet album turns 40 today!! This was truly one of the biggest albums when I was growing up. There was no shortage of hits on it, either. I have written on a few of them in the past. Today, here’s a song that I have yet to feature. If this one … Continue reading Tune Tuesday
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 