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

Turntable Talk – Cover Me

This blog is part of the next installment of Dave from A Sound Day's Turntable Talk. This time around, the subject is "cover songs." Per our instructions: This time around, wanting to get your thoughts on Cover Songs...what makes a really good one, maybe what your favorite bold one is. Do you like ones really … Continue reading Turntable Talk – Cover Me →

“Just about had to call the Fire Department”

So this week I was scheduled to follow up with the doctor regarding my blood pressure and my weight. She had instructed me to lose 10 pounds by the time of this appointment. She was also going to reevaluate my blood pressure to see if there needed to be any adjustments to the dosage. She … Continue reading “Just about had to call the Fire Department” →

Friday Photo Flashback

This is a "feature" I started a couple weeks ago with a Daily Writing Prompt. It's been fun to find a photo to write about each week. This week's gem comes from way back! Yes, that is me! I'm going to guess I am about a year old in the picture. I don't have a … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

Prompt: First Dating Experiences

I enjoyed answering the questions last week, so I thought I would take part again this week. Read all about it here: https://lssattitudeofgratitude.wordpress.com/2022/07/28/throwback-thursday-49-first-dating-experiences/ This week’s prompt is: Your First Dating Experiences Here are the questions, along with my answers: On your very first date, did you do the asking, or were you asked out? I was … Continue reading Prompt: First Dating Experiences →

Share and Share Alike

One of the most difficult things for a toddler to do is share. Teaching them how to share can be just as difficult. "It's mine!" "My blanket!" "Stop it! That's mine! Walk into any daycare, kindergarten class, or home with toddlers and I can guarantee you will hear those phrases. If not those exact phrases, … Continue reading Share and Share Alike →

A Weekend of Ups and Downs

This weekend certainly was one that left me emotionally drained. It also left me knowing that there are things that I need to do as well as some priorities that need shifting. Some things are just too important and changes need to be made. I have every intention of doing what needs to be done. … Continue reading A Weekend of Ups and Downs →

Sending Them Up

Anxiety. Fear. Sadness. Unrest. Nervousness. Sorrow. Overwhelmed. Confused. Any one of those feelings can be crippling. All of them swirling together are scary. With the wrong mindset, it can be devastating. Those feelings don't hit me all at once often, but when they do, it is easy to try to figure it out myself. That … Continue reading Sending Them Up →

A Trip Down Memory Lane (Part 2)

I stumbled across something recently that I immediately connected with. I jotted down a bunch of the things mentioned in the article, but can't recall where I saw it. It may have been on Facebook or Reddit. At any rate, I thought this was something that might jar your memory, too! You can find the … Continue reading A Trip Down Memory Lane (Part 2) →

Friday Photo Flashback

This is a "feature" I started a couple weeks ago with a Daily Writing Prompt. It's been fun to find a photo to write about each week. I stumbled on a picture this week I didn't know I had. It was one that I hadn't scanned yet and it features one of the bravest and … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

Prompt: That Was Then, This Is Now

Maggie, at From Cave Walls, and Lauren, at LSS Attitude of Gratitude, alternate hosting Throwback Thursday. The idea of the prompt is for them to give us a topic and for us to write a post in which we share our own memories or experiences about the given topic. This week’s prompt is: That Was Then And … Continue reading Prompt: That Was Then, This Is Now →