Hello, my friends. When I last blogged, we were gearing up for a big snow storm. While we didn't get as much as they were saying, roads were still dangerous and as a bonus we got our white Christmas. I had to laugh at something I saw on Facebook, and had to share here. This … Continue reading Christmas 2022 – A Look Back
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
No Need To Dream About It …
It will be a white Christmas for us this year! Thanks to the winter storm that is rolling through. Snow continues to fall and the warning remains in effect until after midnight. I was a bit worried that I would be driving home in the middle of the storm this morning. I knew that road … Continue reading No Need To Dream About It …
Christmas Magic
We're supposed to get a huge snow storm here over the next few hours. I was hoping to find a second to write a Christmas wish to my readers, but I am not sure I will be able to. I found this poem and thought it was worth a share, just in case I don't … Continue reading Christmas Magic
Taking “Elf-ies” – Part 2
When we first got Twinkles, our Elf on the Shelf, from Sam's mom, I wasn't sure that we'd be up for creating something new for it every night leading up to Christmas. Over the last month, I discovered an Elf on the Shelf Facebook group with ideas and stumbled across many on the internet as … Continue reading Taking “Elf-ies” – Part 2
Photos with the Jolly Old Elf
We took Ella and Andrew up to Cabella's after their dentist appointment to get pictures with Santa yesterday. I thought for sure that I had posted some of my childhood Santa pictures before. However, after glancing through some of my past Christmas themed blogs, I discovered that I hadn't. For what it is worth, it … Continue reading Photos with the Jolly Old Elf
Pre-Holiday Weekend Wrap Up
It is hard to believe that we are just 4 days away from Christmas. Someone observed that time moves a whole lot faster in December if you are an adult. This is so true! As a kid, it seemed to crawl by as we waited for Christmas. SNOW! This weekend kept us pretty busy. We … Continue reading Pre-Holiday Weekend Wrap Up
The Secret of Christmas
Bing Crosby has been called the "Voice of Christmas." Rightfully so. There were many years that Bing's music was the background soundtrack as my family and I opened gifts. His versions of White Christmas, Jingle Bells, Mele Kalikimaka, and Santa Claus is Coming to Town are holiday staples. You simply cannot turn on the radio … Continue reading The Secret of Christmas
I Could Write a Book – Using Her Words
In trying to find a picture to use for this blog, the above one came up in a Google search. I could see me and Sam filling up multiple volumes with just the things Ella says. Just within the past 2 weeks, there have been plenty of potential entries. Here are just a few: Manger … Continue reading I Could Write a Book – Using Her Words
Friday Photo Flashback
It's time for another Friday Photo Flashback. As we get closer to the Christmas holiday, I picked another Christmas photo to look at. It is from 1974. I found this on a hard drive. I am guessing that it is a scan that my brother did of some of the photos from my aunt. My … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Now I Never Have to Go There
In a recent conversation with my brother, I was informed that Starbucks does not have their Egg Nog Latte on the holiday menu this year. This was a major disappointment. In all honesty, it was the ONLY reason I ever ventured out to Starbucks voluntarily. I suppose in the fall, I might go there for … Continue reading Now I Never Have to Go There
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 