Here is a local story that has been the punchline of many jokes this week. I can't recall when they mentioned it, but it was pretty big news. Along one of the freeways Detroit was going to get a sign "like the Hollywood sign." It was promoted with many mock photos (probably done with AI). … Continue reading Gimme a Sign – Just not that one!
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
Enjoying A Spring Day
This morning I had the chance to sit outside and watch the kids play. It truly was a perfect spring morning. Sam bought sand for the sandbox yesterday, so the kids have been playing in it with their new sand toys. Just sitting back with a cup of coffee and watching them run around barefoot … Continue reading Enjoying A Spring Day
If You Give A Boy A Baseball
With the baseball season in full swing, and my daughter getting ready to start T-ball, I was reminded of those great days when I helped coach my two oldest boys. I was not the best coach, that is for sure, but we had fun. I coached T-ball, coach pitched, and player pitched teams. Eventually, my … Continue reading If You Give A Boy A Baseball
Tune Tuesday – The Frogman
Yesterday a New Orleans R&B legend passed away. Clarence "Frogman" Henry passed away at age 87. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation announced his death but provided no other details. He was scheduled to perform at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival later this month. Clarence's biggest hit was one that I remember … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – The Frogman
WordPress Prompt
Today's WordPress daily prompt was an easy one for me to answer. What book could you read over and over again? My Bible.
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100,000! No, I did not hit the lottery. However, I did get lucky to have YOU, my readers, help me hit another blogging milestone. With every milestone, I become more grateful that you find my corner of the blogging universe worthy of reading. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I hope to continue … Continue reading Click, Click, Click, Click, Click
Book Recommendation: The Book Thief
I suppose I am behind as far as this one is concerned. It's a book that I have heard talked about for some time now. I also recently found out there is a movie based on the book, too. I'm not sure why it took so long to get to it, other than my "to … Continue reading Book Recommendation: The Book Thief
Recovery At Home
It was a long day yesterday. We were on the road by 5am to be at the hospital by 7am. Andrew's surgery was at 9am. They repaired the cleft in his throat without harming the vocal chords it was between. They removed adenoids and shaved the tonsils. It all went very well. Waking up from … Continue reading Recovery At Home
Spring Rerun – For Mom’s 76th
Many readers of this blog have only been reading it for a couple years. One of the first blogs I wrote was back in 2018 in honor of my mom's 70th birthday. I thought I would revisit and update it a bit. I have mentioned her a few times in blogs, but this blog will … Continue reading Spring Rerun – For Mom’s 76th
Thanks For The Laughs, Joe!
If you do a search on IMDB for Joe Flaherty, you will see some of his roles listed as: Jeering Fan, Chief Elder, Western Union Man, Doorman, Pilot, Death Row Inmate, Border Guard, and Patrol Car Policeman #2! Truly he was a great character actor, but he was so much more! He was one of … Continue reading Thanks For The Laughs, Joe!
