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

A Swift Laugh

This was too funny NOT to share. One of the video games that gamers look forward to every year is the new Madden NFL game. Every year, there is a different player that graces the cover of the game. To many, this is truly a place of honor. It's sort of a "You know you've … Continue reading A Swift Laugh →

Monday Mish Mash

I suppose I could take each one of the following items and make them into a separate blog, but I decided to put them all in one. Short blurbs, of course. Daily Dad One of the hardest jobs I have ever been handed is that of being "dad." I cannot remember who suggested this book, … Continue reading Monday Mish Mash →

Turntable Talk #19 – A Design For Life

Once again, our friend Dave from A Sound Day has offered up a great topic for his Turntable Talk feature. If you are keeping track, this is the 19th round. The topic for this round came from his post on the Bobby McFerrin song, "Don't Worry, Be Happy!" Dave says, "the topic for us at … Continue reading Turntable Talk #19 – A Design For Life →

The Mail Lady Who Saved Christmas!

True Story! I have to thank the mail lady at our local post office who literally saved Christmas today! Let me explain. Sam took advantage of the Amazon deals and finished up the Christmas shopping this week. One of the things she ordered was a big Barbie Townhouse thing for Ella. She kept asking for … Continue reading The Mail Lady Who Saved Christmas! →

Two-riffic Day!

I had the day off yesterday for my son's birthday. It was such a great day with the family. He is all about tools and the construction vehicles that have been outside, so that was the "theme" for his birthday. My dad sent him a tool box earlier this week. It had some cool tools … Continue reading Two-riffic Day! →

“Two” Fast!

I can't even believe that my son Andrew is two years old today! As the title of this blog indicates, it has gone by TWO fast! Oh the things that this boy has been through! I think he has had more medical tests than I have at this point. Through it all, he has been … Continue reading “Two” Fast! →

When You Wish …

Had a childhood flashback thanks to my daughter yesterday. It is that time of year! The commercials are already starting and two things arrived in the mail. The Amazon and Walmart Wish books arrived in the mail! Let me say that these are a FAR cry from the HUGE wish books that I went through … Continue reading When You Wish … →

Being a Bit More Careful

Click bait, according to an online definition is: "something (such as a headline) designed to make readers want to click on a hyperlink especially when the link leads to content of dubious value or interest." While I don't think this is the case, I do find it very suspicious. Have you noticed this in your … Continue reading Being a Bit More Careful →

The Answers Bring More Questions … and Hope

I am a bit overwhelmed today. So overwhelmed that I wasn't sure I'd want to write. However, I feel I need to. As I mentioned in yesterday's blog, I had a doctor visit to discuss the results of all of the ADHD testing. I will tell you that it was about as thorough as you … Continue reading The Answers Bring More Questions … and Hope →

Wednesday Randomness

The last few posts have been all about books, so I figured I would just toss out a bit of an update. We Have Curbs The road project is almost done! We have curbs! We should have a street soon and hopefully sidewalks and the rest of my driveway, too! This headache cannot be over … Continue reading Wednesday Randomness →