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

Holy 500!

I was notified by Word Press that this blog hit a milestone!! Had I been paying attention, I would have made Blog #500 something a bit more special. Instead, my last blog (#500) was about how tired I am! Reflecting As I sat down to write Blog #501, I thought on how far this blog … Continue reading Holy 500! →

Too early …

They are doing a big upgrade at work this week. Because of that, I'm on days for part of the week. In order to be here at 6am, I had to get up at 3am. I haven't done that since I did a morning radio show on a daily basis!! At least when I did … Continue reading Too early … →

Place your bets …

It wasn't too long ago that I remember seeing and hearing ads on TV and radio about gambling. The ads were all about getting help for a gambling addiction. They talked about people who couldn't pay their bills because they had spent all their money on gambling. These ads, as I recall, were pretty powerful. … Continue reading Place your bets … →

“I Miss Us”

Today, our baby boy is one month old. Ella turned 21 months old yesterday. Where did that time go? As you can imagine, life at our house is constant chaos. It's a whole new ball game with two under two. Now that I am back to work, Sam is getting the bulk of the chaos … Continue reading “I Miss Us” →

Reels – Another Annoyance

Many people have already left Facebook to venture over to other social media sites. This is due to censorship, "fact checking," and so much more. I just can't bring myself to leave Facebook. First of all, I have 12 years worth of memories on there. I have pictures, videos, and other random memories that I … Continue reading Reels – Another Annoyance →

Song Draft 2021 – Round 10 – Final Pick – Superstition – Stevie Wonder

We have reached the final round of the 2021 Song Draft hosted by Hanspostcard. I want to thank Hans for allowing me to be a part of it, and also thank the other participants who welcomed me into the draft. I have truly enjoyed being a part of this! Prior to the draft, I made … Continue reading Song Draft 2021 – Round 10 – Final Pick – Superstition – Stevie Wonder →

Let’s Talk About Sax …

Today is National Saxophone Day! If you think about it, the saxophone is one of the most important instruments in pop music. As I think about some of the great early rock and roll songs, almost all of them had saxophone solos in them. Bill Haley and the Comets, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Big Joe … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Sax … →

Running On Empty

I. Am. Exhausted. That pretty much sums up life for my wife and me. Having two kids under two is truly more difficult than either of of us could imagine. It is even more difficult now that I am back to work. For Sam, that means that she not only has both kids during the … Continue reading Running On Empty →

Back to the Grind …

Back to Work ... After three weeks off work, tonight I have to return to the grind. I was lucky to be able to take some time off to be with Sam and the kids. While showering yesterday, I realized that the time I'd be home was coming to an end. Sam joked that I … Continue reading Back to the Grind … →

Song Draft 2021 – Pick 9 – Steamroller Blues

We are heading into the final two rounds of the 2021 Song Draft. Early on, one of the participants stated that no one had picked a Beatles song, which led to a couple of them entering the draft. I have noticed the absence of another artist that needs to be in the draft - The … Continue reading Song Draft 2021 – Pick 9 – Steamroller Blues →