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

My Kids – Posers?

One of the things I love about Facebook is the ability to meet others who share the same interests as me. I belong to many different "fan" groups and have connected with some very cool people through those groups. Some time ago, I saw a painting of Moe Howard that I thought was very well … Continue reading My Kids – Posers? →

A Mood Changer

Pardon me while I become "toddler dad" for a minute... When you become a parent, you lose the option to watch TV ... at least when your kids are awake. Most days I watch all the PBS shows (Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Wild Kratts, Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum) or the various stuff from Nick … Continue reading A Mood Changer →

TV Show Draft – Round 3 – Perry Mason

This blog post is part of the Hanspostcard TV Show Draft. My choice for the third round draft pick is Hollywood's first weekly one-hour series that was filmed for television - Perry Mason. The show ran for 9 seasons (September 1957 - May 1966) and starred Raymond Burr in the title role. Raymond Burr The … Continue reading TV Show Draft – Round 3 – Perry Mason →

April 14 – In History

I've always been a "This Day in History" kind of guy. Even without looking at a list, two major historical events happened on this day. Both of these events fascinate me to this day. What is interesting about both events is that they both happen on April 14th and end sadly on April 15th. 1865 … Continue reading April 14 – In History →

Toddler Words

Many years ago, Art Linkletter hosted a show called "Kids Say The Darndest Things." The show was later revamped and was hosted by Bill Cosby. Why was the show a hit? Because it is so true - kids say some of the funniest things!! I remember a few things my older boys used to say … Continue reading Toddler Words →

National Scrabble Day

It's National Scrabble Day. Here are some fun facts: Scrabble was invented in 1931 by New York architect Alfred Mosher Butts. Butts invented the game in an attempt to create a word game that combined anagrams and crosswords, which involved luck, chance, and a great deal of skill. Butts died at the age of 93 in … Continue reading National Scrabble Day →

8 Track Tape Day!

Thanks to another blogger, I was reminded that today is National 8 Track Tape Day! Check out Waldina's blog here: https://waldina.com/2022/04/11/national-8-track-day-2/ They were all the rage back in the day. When I first started blogging, I wrote a blog about one in particular 8 Track ... for newer followers, here is where you can read … Continue reading 8 Track Tape Day! →

Nice Day For A Birthday and a Half

Monday is usually my day for getting stuff done. I do laundry. I fold laundry. I load the dishwasher and run it. I pick up the living room and vacuum. I clean up the kitchen and clear the counters. None of that got done today. My day started with getting Andrew out of bed, fixing … Continue reading Nice Day For A Birthday and a Half →

Not Exactly the Helmet I Was Expecting …

I have three sons. I had always hoped that they would be involved with sports in school. I played a lot of baseball with the neighborhood kids, but never did any in school. My two oldest boys played T-ball and baseball for a short time, but they never pursued it further. Neither one was interested … Continue reading Not Exactly the Helmet I Was Expecting … →

Number 600 – For a Laugh

This is the 600th Blog Nostalgic Italian post! In celebration of this, I wanted to share a joke that made me laugh out loud. It comes from one of the blogs that I follow on Word Press - The Joke Thief. You can read and follow here: https://thejokethief.wordpress.com/ Death in the Orchestra Everyone knew the … Continue reading Number 600 – For a Laugh →