If my memory serves me correct, our high school band played three concerts. The first was the Fall concert, usually in early November, which featured both Concert Band and Marching Band songs. The Spring Concert happened in mid-May, and usually featured some of the more "fun" songs. In between those, we had a holiday concert … Continue reading Christmas Memory – The High School Holiday Band Concert
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
Inspired by Blogmas
A few blogs that I follow, started to talk about "Blogmas" a week or so ago. From what I can tell it is a list of 25-31 Blog post ideas. Sort of a daily writing prompt that are all Christmas related. I did a search for "Blogmas" and read through a few of them. The … Continue reading Inspired by Blogmas
Do You Hear What She Hears?
Since having her ear tubes put in, my daughter's vocabulary grows daily! This morning when I woke up, she was counting to four! She is asking for foods by name now. I had forgotten just how amazing it is to witness. There is a set of train tracks that is maybe a quarter mile from … Continue reading Do You Hear What She Hears?
Physically Unfit
As I mentioned in a previous blog, I had my annual physical this week. "I'm gonna put on my mad face ..." is what the doc said to me when she came into the room. It broke the tension. I knew it wasn't gonna be a good visit. My bloodwork results hit my electronic chart … Continue reading Physically Unfit
Christmas “Recycling” Project
It's hard to believe that next month, this blog will celebrate it's fourth "birthday!" As we enter the month of December, I am filled with nostalgia. My thoughts turn to Christmas and the many wonderful memories I have of past December days. In over 500 blogs, the subject of Christmas has come up more than … Continue reading Christmas “Recycling” Project
A Week In Review
Tonight I return to work after being off for 6 days. The best thing about being off was being able to spend time with my family. Naturally, I had my camera ready and caught many wonderful moments. Wednesday We were very minimal with the ornaments we put on the tree this year. Ella is all … Continue reading A Week In Review
A Holiday Tradition
I was introduced to Jack Benny as a kid. I guess the first time I saw him was on Saturday mornings watching cartoons. In 1959, Jack and some of the cast of his show provided voices to "themselves" as mice in a cartoon called The Mouse That Jack Built. Jack, Mary Livingstone, and Rochester My … Continue reading A Holiday Tradition
She’s Mad!
So this blog is basically a copy/paste from my wife's Facebook page, but it is too funny NOT to share! Ella watches Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood and in one particular episode there is a song they sing about being mad. In the episode there is a full version of the song (link below) but most of … Continue reading She’s Mad!
The Quiet/Loud Game
My daughter has a new "game" she plays with me. It makes me laugh and I love it. Ever since she had her tube surgery, she is talking up a storm! Sometimes she is at the opposite end of the room and will for no reason just start repeating, "Hi, Dada!" "Hi, Mama!" over and … Continue reading The Quiet/Loud Game
Gearing Up For The Holidays
I feel like I haven't really blogged about "life" lately. I kinda feel like I haven't really even had a minute to sit down and write. Between wacky schedules at work and an even wackier sleep schedule, writing has been a challenge. So here are some highlights from the past couple weeks.... Right after Halloween, … Continue reading Gearing Up For The Holidays
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 