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 Typical Dad Day

(I've never read this book, but I may have to ...) Sam worked last night, so it was my day with the kids. What does a typical day with dad look like? The day starts with Andrew up first. We take the baby monitor out into the living room so we can see when Ella … Continue reading A Typical Dad Day →

Breezing Through The Weekend

I think sometimes we take things for granted. Don't get me wrong, I love central air, especially in the summer. However, today I got to enjoy a wonderful breeze in the living room. When the kids and I walked the neighborhood this morning, it was 64 degrees. I actually put jeans on for the walk. … Continue reading Breezing Through The Weekend →

Turntable Talk – “Shock Rock”

Welcome to another edition of Turntable Talk hosted by Dave over at A Sound Day. Check out his site here: https://soundday.wordpress.com/ His topics have ranged from very easy to thought provoking. This time around, I find it truly thought provoking. Here are the instructions that Dave sent to each of the participants describing what this … Continue reading Turntable Talk – “Shock Rock” →

Friday Photo Flashback

I'm just under the wire for another Friday Photo Flashback. For this edition, we go back to Y2K! The above photo was taken outside the Country Music Hall of Fame on either December 31, 1999 OR January 1, 2000. I was working at B95 in Flint, MI at the time. We had a huge promotion … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

Throwback Thursday – Favorite Things

Today, Maggie from "From Cave Walls" is hosting Throwback Thursday. You can read her blog here: https://fromcavewalls.wordpress.com/2022/09/01/throwback-thursday-54-raindrops-on-roses/ She wants to know about our favorite things while adolescents. She says: Pick any period of your adolescence and think back to all your favorite things. Feel free to elaborate as much as you want. This week’s prompt is: Favorite … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – Favorite Things →

September Songs

Welcome September! As the new month rings in, the realization that we have entered the final days of summer and the beginning of autumn approaches. As I wrote the date yesterday, I began to sing September Song. It is a song that has been recorded by many people, but I was first introduced to it … Continue reading September Songs →

Monkeying Around

I got the text early this afternoon that the power had been restored at work. I had anticipated that it would be back on and that I would be back at work tonight. But that didn't stop us from taking advantage of the fact that I was home last night. Sam had some clothes that … Continue reading Monkeying Around →

No Work … No Power

Tonight I am supposed to be at work. Instead, I am at home writing from the comfort of my bed. Sam is asleep next to me, well, sort of. Andrew is actually in between us because he woke up crying a bit ago. Ella is asleep in her room and I am listening to the … Continue reading No Work … No Power →

Giving Props and Kudos

When I get excellent service, it is important to make sure I acknowledge it. That is exactly what I am doing in this blog today. I need to tip my hat to the folks at Asurion. If you read my blog from yesterday, you are aware that I had an issue with my phone. I … Continue reading Giving Props and Kudos →

Friday Photo Flashback

It is time for another installment of my Friday Photo Flashback. I had originally planned to post a photo of my parents at my aunt's wedding. When I saw the date, however, I knew I had to go back and grab one from another wedding - theirs. 53 years ago this week, my parents were … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →