It is a cult classic and one of my favorite movies. The Princess Bride is such a fun movie. It is part fairy tale, part adventure story, part love story, and so much more. It is a film that all can enjoy, and that is why it really didn't do well at the box office. … Continue reading Book Recommendation: As You Wish – Cary Elwes
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
Tune Tuesday – I’m On My Way
For Tune Tuesday we celebrate the 62nd birthday of the Reid Brothers (Charlie and Craig) of The Proclaimers. The group was formed in 1983, but it wasn't until 1987 that their song "Letter from America" was a top 5 hit in the UK. In 1988, the group released their best known album, Sunshine on Leith, … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – I’m On My Way
“Seasonal” Favorite
As the "Nostalgic Italian," I would be wrong to not mention that today is the 346th birthday of Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi. He (along with GF Handel and JS Bach) is considered to be one of the greatest Baroque composers of all time. His work consisted of many concertos for violin, choral works, and even … Continue reading “Seasonal” Favorite
Book Recommendation: Ghosts of Honolulu
I just finished reading this book and loved it. I love Historical Non-Fiction stuff and there was so much in here that I didn't know. For example, did you know that Pearl Harbor had a hand in the creation of NCIS? Speaking of NCIS, if you are wondering, Mark Harmon is THAT Mark Harmon from … Continue reading Book Recommendation: Ghosts of Honolulu
See You Later, Gigi
We woke up this morning to the news that Sam's grandma had passed away. It was not a surprise, as she'd been in hospice for a short time. She was 94 years old. After Sam and I were married, I got to meet Gigi for the first time. She welcomed me into the family with … Continue reading See You Later, Gigi
No! Just, No!
If you had a dollar for every time I have ranted about this, you could get yourself a really nice seven course meal! I wish that this didn't aggravate me so much, but it does! So, please let me rant and you can get on with your regular scrolling.... It is all over the internet … Continue reading No! Just, No!
Crazy Day or Two
So Tuesday night, we headed down to the hotel near the hospital where I prepped for my colonoscopy. I was up the majority of the night for obvious reasons. When I finally did fall asleep, I was awakened by noises from a huge thunderstorm. Debris was hitting the hotel windows, the thunder was loud and … Continue reading Crazy Day or Two
Leap Day #1 Songs!
When I thought about what to do for the year's "bonus" day, my first thought was to list a bunch bunch of songs about "leaping" and "jumping." Then I thought that was just too easy. So I decided to take another musical look at February 29th. I present to you a look at songs that … Continue reading Leap Day #1 Songs!
Tune Tuesday – You Raise Me Up
I thought I'd do something a bit different today. Rather than scroll through my iPod or my hard drive to see what song I felt like writing about, I thought I would check out the celebrity birthdays to see if any artist jumped out at me. One did. Josh Groban turns 43 today and while … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – You Raise Me Up
Too Much Information! (Sorry)
It is purely coincidence that the last blog I wrote was entitled "Always the Butt of Jokes." Today's blog could have also had "Butt" in the title, however, I decided against it. I will never have to doubt that my wife loves me. She has always proven that on a daily basis. This week, she … Continue reading Too Much Information! (Sorry)
