It seems like forever since my wife and I have actually had a night (or day for that matter) out. We will remedy that tomorrow. Even though I work tonight, I have arranged for the kids to visit Nana and Papa tomorrow so that we can enjoy some time together. Sam's birthday is coming up … Continue reading Something to look forward to
Author: nostalgicitalian
A “Best of Radio” Blog
June is National DJ Month. According to the National Day Calendar: During National DJ Month in June, Radio & TV stations, owners, show hosts, business retailers and music lovers alike celebrate the DJ (Disc Jockey). DJs, masters at their craft with technical skill, keep the nightclubs dancing, fitness studios sweating and music festivals feeling the … Continue reading A “Best of Radio” Blog
Turntable Talk – Did Video Kill The Radio Star?
This blog is my entry for Dave over at A Sound Day's "Turntable Talk." Kudo's to Dave for picking some fantastic topics, and at the same time letting us participants "run" with it. The following are the instructions we were given: We were told we " ...don't have to write literally about the question, but … Continue reading Turntable Talk – Did Video Kill The Radio Star?
Something’s Missing
With the nice weather I've had a chance to spend a lot of time outside. We've either walked around the neighborhood or played the with kids in the yard. The last couple times we've walked, I couldn't help but think that something was missing. I hear the usual sounds on our walks: Singing birdsBarking dogsKids … Continue reading Something’s Missing
TV Show Draft Pick – The Honeymooners
For my next pick in the Hanspostcard TV Show Draft, I chose a show that is one of my all time favorites. I don't remember when I first was introduced to this show, but I am guessing my dad had something to do with it. Early on in the draft, I chose Police Squad, which … Continue reading TV Show Draft Pick – The Honeymooners
“Mama’s Got a Squeezebox…”
It wasn't until I was working at B-95 that I discovered National Accordion Awareness Month. My buddy Tim and I would get together quite often and think of bits we could write and produce to play during our radio shows. We came up with some really funny stuff. It was mid-May and we were writing … Continue reading “Mama’s Got a Squeezebox…”
Memorable Memorial Day Weekend
I hope this blog finds you well rested after the holiday weekend. It was a relaxing weekend for us for the most part. We had lots of outside time and actually got to enjoy some family time. Andrew will be walking on his own and without any help VERY soon. He's taken some steps randomly … Continue reading Memorable Memorial Day Weekend
It’s Always Something
Last week, my father-in-law asked if he could borrow my zero turn mower to cut the grass up north. Just a day before I had been out cutting my grass and told him it didn't feel right the last few times I mowed. So he came over with a jack and we jacked it up. … Continue reading It’s Always Something
His First Graduation
Back in April, our son Andrew began his helmet journey. I blogged about it here: https://nostalgicitalian.com/2022/04/09/not-exactly-the-helmet-i-was-expecting/ Originally, we were told he'd probably be wearing it until July. With each measurement that was taken from the beginning, his head continued to reshape itself quickly. Today, he was measured by the clinician and we were told that … Continue reading His First Graduation
Hot Or Cold
There was a Katy Perry song that I used to play when I was doing radio part time called Hot N Cold. I often wonder if she spent time at my workplace and found the inspiration for that song here! It's insane! Our tech room is a rectangle. At both ends of the tech room … Continue reading Hot Or Cold