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

Her Name Up In Lights – Sort Of

There is never a dull moment at our house! It was a weekend full of some really memorable moments. Saturday was a laid back kind of day. After dinner, I took the kids for a walk around the neighborhood. It was a bit warm and I was sweating pretty good afterwards. I knew that if … Continue reading Her Name Up In Lights – Sort Of →

My Nose is in a Book

This is sad. The recent American Reading Habits Survey showed that over 50% of adults had not finished a book (printed or digital - no audiobooks) in the past year. The data also show that a quarter of the same adults have not read a full book in 1 or 2 years, while 11% more … Continue reading My Nose is in a Book →

A Trip Down Memory Lane (Part 1)

I Remember ... 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! Instant … Continue reading A Trip Down Memory Lane (Part 1) →

Friday Photo Flashback

It is another installment of my "Friday Photo Flashback." This came about when a writing prompt suggested going through photos and finding one that stands out or brings about some sort of memory. The one I have chosen to look at today is one that just stands out to me as "neat." The handsome young … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

Story Time With Mr. Keith

We are Potty Training Ella at our house. One of the things we do as she is sitting on the potty is read her books. We've had this book for some time, I believe Aunt Margaret gave it to her, and I have read it numerous times. For whatever reason, it really hit me as … Continue reading Story Time With Mr. Keith →

A Few More Down … Lots To Go

Over the past 5 weeks, I've been on a journey to once again drop some weight. I began that journey on May 31st. This past Tuesday marked my 5 week weigh-in. I was happy to see a 3 pound weight loss which brings my total weight loss to 17 pounds. Slow and steady I stay … Continue reading A Few More Down … Lots To Go →

Happy 246th Birthday, USA!

My family and I had a nice weekend celebrating America's birthday. My wife had to work Sunday night, so she came home and slept for part of the day before getting up to get ready for the festivities. As I have mentioned in the past, our city puts on a nice little fireworks show that … Continue reading Happy 246th Birthday, USA! →

A “Visit” From an Old Friend

As a guy who has worked in sleep for the last 9 years, you would think I'd know more about dreams and why we dream them. Truth is, I have no clue. Furthermore, many sleep professionals and scientists are eluded by this topic. I woke up from a dream last night and chuckled. Probably because … Continue reading A “Visit” From an Old Friend →

TV Draft Recap

Followers of my blog know that I've been participating in a TV Show Draft, which just wrapped up. It's like a Fantasy Football Draft, in that there are a predetermined number of rounds. Each participant waits their turn and announces their pick - and writes about it. The blog started at Hanspostcard's site, and it … Continue reading TV Draft Recap →

My Heart is Full

Recently I posted a blog that was difficult to write. It was regarding some things with my son. It dealt with some hurt I was sorting through. I am happy to say that I was able to see him today. He is currently having difficulty with a summer school math class. He asked if he … Continue reading My Heart is Full →