I hope that it isn’t a crimeToday’s post will be done in rhyme.I’ve got something to sayOn World Poetry DayKeep reading if you’ve got the time. I am aware and I know itI’m not a very good poet.But I’m going to tryAnd don’t ask me whyI just hope I don’t blow it. My brain’s in … Continue reading Verses From the Italian Bard
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 Finger Pickin’ Good Birthday
Happy Heavenly Birthday to Jerry Reed. Without a doubt, he was one of the best guitar pickers in Nashville! Jerry Reed Hubbard was born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 20, 1937. By the time he was in high school he was writing songs and singing them. At 18 years old, he was signed to a … Continue reading A Finger Pickin’ Good Birthday
Friday Photo Flashback
I suppose I could have skipped the Friday Photo Flashback this week. I posted quite a few photos yesterday for my anniversary after all. However, I did find one photo worth sharing again. It takes us back to St. Patrick's Day of 2022. Ella is two here and Andre is about 5 months old. My … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
8 Amazing Years (And More to Come)
Today my wife, Samantha, and I celebrate our eight wedding anniversary. I missed a perfect gift opportunity. I didn't realize that the eight wedding anniversary is the "Bronze Anniversary." Had I known that, I would have gotten my wife an extended tanning membership, so she could get a nice "bronze" tan. Apparently, the eight-year wedding … Continue reading 8 Amazing Years (And More to Come)
Bling and Bingo
Last week my daughter cheered for the last basketball game of the season. She truly enjoyed learning the cheers, shaking the pom poms, and yelling in her cheerleader cone. They had said that the teams would be getting medals at the end of the night, but we had no idea that the cheerleaders would too. … Continue reading Bling and Bingo
The Findin’ of the Green
Since when is this a thing? My daughter got up yesterday morning and ran out into the living room to see what the Leprechaun left for her. I can sum that up for you in one word - nothing. I know that all the elementary school kids make a leprechaun trap every year in an … Continue reading The Findin’ of the Green
Tune Tuesday – Red Sails in the Sunset
Happy St. Patrick's Day and Happy Birthday to Nat King Cole! Nat King Cole recorded somewhere in between 1,400 to more than 2,000 songs during his 28-year career. He was an incredibly prolific artist for Capitol Records, scoring 150 hits on the Billboard charts and leaving behind a massive legacy that includes jazz recordings, pop vocals, and, in … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Red Sails in the Sunset
Movie Music Monday – The Nutty Professor
Happy 100th Birthday to comedian/actor/director Jerry Lewis! Jerry became a household name when he teamed up with Dean Martin in 1946. For ten years, they dominated the entertainment world. They appeared on radio, on televison and made 16 films together before ending their partnership in 1956. There was plenty of speculation as to whether or … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – The Nutty Professor
Life’s Little Moments
This week, I felt like I really didn't feel like me. I'm not sure that even makes sense. I'm not sure what is "off," but something is. Hoping that I can figure out what the deal is. What's weird about it, is that there were some great things that happened this week. This week, the … Continue reading Life’s Little Moments
I Only Have Pies For You
March 14 (3/14) is National Pi Day! You know, Pi - 3.14159265359..... Just what is "pi"? According to the internet: Pi is the ratio of the circumference of a circle to the diameter of the same circle. Circumference is the perimeter of a circle, and diameter is the measure from one side of the circle … Continue reading I Only Have Pies For You
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 