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
She’s Movin’ On Up!
There is nothing that makes time move faster than watching your children grow. In 6 months, Ella will be 4 years old. It seems like just yesterday that I was blogging about getting her room and crib put together! Moving from the crib to a toddler bed was the next big step. This is a … Continue reading She’s Movin’ On Up!
Random “Crap” (Pun intended)
The work that they are doing on our street has been more than annoying. We're having to park on side streets because we can't get to our driveway. Our mail is not being delivered because the mail lady can't get to our street. Whatever happened to "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers … Continue reading Random “Crap” (Pun intended)
Hit the Deck!
So, my father-in-law and I are working on yet another project. This one, however, was not a planned project. And as per usual, once we started it, we found that we'll be doing more than expected. This time it is our side porch. Forgive the photo, but the only one I could find was one … Continue reading Hit the Deck!
Afternoon Delight
Every doctor appointment I go to starts this way: Doctor: You still working midnights? Me: Yes Doctor: Yeah, we gotta get you off those! Well, she will be happy when I come to the next appointment! I will finally be able to answer "no." A week or so ago, our interim manager called to ask … Continue reading Afternoon Delight
National Ice Cream Day
Today is National Ice Cream Day! I have two memories tied to National Ice Cream Day and both involve my radio days. Both were when I worked at B95 in Flint. The first was when I was working mid-days. I wanted to do a live broadcast from a local ice cream place. I put the … Continue reading National Ice Cream Day
Harrison Who?
With all the talk about the new Indiana Jones movie (I still haven't seen it), there has been no shortage of things about the character and Harrison Ford online. I stumbled on something that I thought was cool and thought you might get a kick out of it, too. Right up front, I will tell … Continue reading Harrison Who?
Weapons of Mass Construction
It is going to be a LONG 4 months! We've known for some time that they were going to be working on our street. It began loudly on Monday morning. We were awaken by someone using one of those big cement saws to slice a line at the end of our driveway. They went up … Continue reading Weapons of Mass Construction
Turntable Talk #16 – Coulda Been A Contender
It is time once again for my contribution to Turntable Talk, a series hosted by my friend Dave Ruch at his blog "A Sound Day." This is the 16th installment and the topic this time around was an easy one for me. The topic this month is entitled "Coulda Been a Contender." This is simply … Continue reading Turntable Talk #16 – Coulda Been A Contender
Book Recommendation – When All Is Said by Anne Griffin
When All Is Said by Anne Griffin is a simple and well told story. I found myself not wanting to put it down and read it easily in about two days. It was one that came up as a suggestion and after reading what it was about, I decided to read it. I admit that … Continue reading Book Recommendation – When All Is Said by Anne Griffin
