We never really had to baby proof for Ella. I think the only thing we had to do was put plugs over the power outlets. This was more of a precaution than anything. She never seemed to want to do anything dangerous. She never went in cupboards, she never pulled out drawers, and she never … Continue reading Baby Proofed?
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
Turntable Talk – The First Time’s the Charm!
It is time for another round of Turntable Talk, hosted by Dave at A Sound Day. This is the 12th round that I have participated in and it has quickly become one of my favorite "features" to participate in. There has not been a topic that Dave has presented that has not been interesting for … Continue reading Turntable Talk – The First Time’s the Charm!
Picky Eater
Ella used to eat pretty much everything we put on her plate. Now that she is three, she tends to be very selective about what she will eat. There are plenty of times when she will ask for a "staple" food and won't eat it. It is frustrating. Andrew on the other hand, surprises us … Continue reading Picky Eater
May I Have This Dance?
It was one of those things you want to record and play over and over again! There were moments where I felt tears in my eyes. Memories of this night will be forever etched in my mind. I got home a few minutes ago from my first Daddy Daughter Dance. I picked up Andrew from … Continue reading May I Have This Dance?
No Shake For You!
After I took Ella for bloodwork recently, we drove thru the McDonald's.. I had promised her a Happy Meal for lunch. Now, I rarely eat at McDonald's. If I do, I might get a Fish sandwich. I'm just not a big fan. However, I'm a sucker for a Shamrock Shake! After ordering her lunch, I … Continue reading No Shake For You!
I Gotta Find My Boogie Shoes
Back in September of 2019, just 5 months before Ella was born, I wrote the following: Over the past 30 years, I have DJ’d thousands of weddings and hundreds of Daddy/Daughter dances! At weddings, I have watched countless times as two special people shared their moment in the spotlight. At Daddy/Daughter dances, I have watched … Continue reading I Gotta Find My Boogie Shoes
Silly (and Spooky) Kid Stuff
If you are a parent, you know that your children are always a good source of stories to share. Here are a few of mine from the past few days: Tea Party Gone Bad While Andrew took a nap recently, Ella and I were in the living room playing with her Disney Princess Barbie dolls. … Continue reading Silly (and Spooky) Kid Stuff
Morning Miscellaneous
The anecdotes in the blog today are a hodge podge of things that really wouldn't work as a complete blog, so I thought I would just throw them together here in one. Please forgive the randomness ... Missed Milestone Somewhere over the last couple weeks, I neglected to mark a milestone. I would have never … Continue reading Morning Miscellaneous
My Daughter Listens to Snoop Dogg – and I’m Ok With It …
(Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images) Ok, let me rephrase that: "My daughter listens to Snoop Dogg and I'm ok with it - But only if it's the song with Doggyland!" Yeah, I'm sure I don't want my three year old daughter listening to some of Snoop's rap stuff, however, there is one song that she … Continue reading My Daughter Listens to Snoop Dogg – and I’m Ok With It …
Book Recommendation: Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone
No one really wants to be home sick. However, one of the bonuses of it is having some time to read. This book was something that was popping up often in my "Good Reads" app. After reading the brief synopsis of it, I decided it was one that I had to get. I had my … Continue reading Book Recommendation: Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 