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

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 →

Friday Photo Flashback

Here is another installment of the Friday Photo Flashback. This feature started with a writing prompt that asked to find a picture and write about it and the feelings it brought about. This week I only have to go back a year or so. As I have been watching the leaves change color, I was … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

Under the Knife

Andrew had his surgery today. You may remember his sleep study showed severe sleep apnea. A diagnosis of laryngomalacia was given and today the surgery was to correct that. Going in we knew that there would be at least one surgery for sure and a list of possible others. The possibles would be assessed after … Continue reading Under the Knife →

Angela Lansbury – Please Murder Me

The very talented Angela Lansbury has passed away just days shy of her 97th birthday. She will forever be remembered for her role as Jessica Fletcher in Murder, She Wrote. She was also in Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Blue Hawaii, Gaslight, Death on the Nile, Beauty and the Beast, and so many other roles. I stumbled … Continue reading Angela Lansbury – Please Murder Me →

Happy First Birthday, Andrew!

It is truly hard to believe that Andrew turned 1 today! It seems like just yesterday we were bringing him home from the hospital. Yet here we are one year later. A lot has transpired in 365 days. For new followers to the blog, you can relive all the excitement of his delivery and birthday … Continue reading Happy First Birthday, Andrew! →

Columbus … Not The One in Ohio.

In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue ... I'm not here to start anything. I understand that Columbus Day is frowned upon. Whether you are for it, or against it, it makes no difference to me. All my life it was Columbus Day. Columbus is kind of a big deal to Italians. I believe they … Continue reading Columbus … Not The One in Ohio. →

Why I Want My Children to Be in Band

While scrolling Facebook this weekend, there were lots of pictures of high school Homecoming dances and football games. Hoco, as it is now called, was one of those events I always looked forward to! I loved marching in the parade and playing the halftime show. This morning a link to this article came up and … Continue reading Why I Want My Children to Be in Band →

Seasonal Sayings

On my drive home from work this morning, I noticed more and more fall colors springing into view. I truly love this time of year. As we prepare to see the colors get brighter and more abundant, I thought it was a good time to share some of my favorite quotes about Fall/Autumn. Enjoy! Fall … Continue reading Seasonal Sayings →

Friday Photo Flashback

It's time for another Friday Photo Flashback. 42 years ago this week, the movie Somewhere in Time was released. I blogged about it here: https://nostalgicitalian.com/2022/10/03/a-less-sci-fi-time-travel-story/ The film was shot on Mackinac Island and the Grand Hotel played a big part in the movie. For this week's Friday Photo Flashback, here are a few photos from … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

Haunted Hits

I have DJ'd countless Halloween parties. This year I had to turn down one of my favorite ones. For the past few years a local daycare throws a big party and kids and their parents dress up in costumes and it is always a blast. Due to my current work schedule, I was just not … Continue reading Haunted Hits →