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

Endless Grace

My sister-in-law Grace passed away at around 8am Friday morning. On behalf of our family, I thank you for your prayers and support through this very difficult time. There is great sadness in our family with the passing of Grace. How does one even begin to put into words what you are feeling at a … Continue reading Endless Grace →

Friday Photo Flashback

Time for another Friday Photo Flashback. This time around I'm taking you to my room....circa 1990. The shelf you are looking at sat above my bed (a waterbed...lol). Above it was another shelf with the globe my grandmother had got me for Christmas, some ceramic pieces my mom made me and a few other things. … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

Chicken Heart

I was driving home from work this morning and I was listening to some old time radio shows. Suspense has always been a favorite of mine. Around Halloween, Radio Classics on Sirius XM starts playing some classic "spooky" radio shows. One of the shows that almost always gets played is from Arch Obler's "Lights Out" … Continue reading Chicken Heart →

Brown County Indiana

A cool photo from Brown County State Park in Indiana. They posted this on their Facebook page yesterday with the following caption: The park got confused this morning and couldn’t quite decided between Fall and Winter! It made for some beautiful scenery! Very neat shot that I had to share.

The Heart of the Matter

Andrew and I were up extra early this morning. We had to make the hour trek south so that he could get his echocardiogram. His sleep doctor wanted to be sure that his heart was ok. Obstructive Sleep Apnea can cause big heart problems, and since his apnea is severe, she wanted him checked out. … Continue reading The Heart of the Matter →

Pictures Perfect

I'm not sure I'd ever have what it takes to be a photographer. Oh sure, many people comment on the pictures I take with my phone and post on Facebook, but they are far from professional. There is a local photographer close by that has never disappointed us with her photos. She took Ella's First … Continue reading Pictures Perfect →

Zoo Boo ’22

Yesterday was the perfect fall day, although chilly. We have a membership to the Children's Zoo and knew that around Halloween they did Zoo Boo. Originally, we had planned to take the kids up one weekend. However, with all that's gone on in the past week, and with the colder temperatures, Sam suggested just taking … Continue reading Zoo Boo ’22 →

Brief Update

If I am being honest with you, I had to really think for a minute to remember what day it was today. The past few week has been a blur with everything going on. So I wanted to give a brief update. Andrew is doing well after his surgery. I would venture to say that … Continue reading Brief Update →

October 15 is National Grouch Day

Today just might be my day! According to the National Day Calendar: National Grouch Day on October 15th sends out notices to all the grouches of the world to be their truest grouch. If you are a grouch, today is your special day. According to Sesame Street Magazine, the day celebrates all grouches and their … Continue reading October 15 is National Grouch Day →

Waiting on the Beginning

I thought I would not have to write this blog for some time, but life turns on a dime. Our family is hurting deeply right now. As I write this, my 10 year old sister-in-law, Grace, is in her final hours of life. She entered Hospice care about 3 weeks ago. Originally, everyone thought we … Continue reading Waiting on the Beginning →