With Round six, we enter the final half of the 2021 Song Draft. Four out of the five picks I have featured all have a Detroit connection. In a roundabout way, this pick has a Detroit connection, but not because of the artists. The connection comes from how I was introduced to it. For my … Continue reading Song Draft – Mumbles – Oscar Peterson Trio +1 (Clark Terry)
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
Paul Harvey – If I Were The Devil
As a former radio broadcaster, I always appreciated the great Paul Harvey. I discovered him in the late 80's to early 90's and tried to listen to him whenever I could up until he retired. It wasn't until a few years ago that I heard an audio version of this 1965 broadcast. Rereading it today … Continue reading Paul Harvey – If I Were The Devil
Emotional Weekend Recap
It is taking all that is in me to write a blog today. I don't feel like writing. I'm numb today. All weekend long I struggled with whether or not to proceed with something. It is something that has weighed very heavy on my heart. It is something that comes with risks no matter what … Continue reading Emotional Weekend Recap
Song Draft 2021 – Pick 5 – I Heard It Through the Grapevine
As the Song Draft continues, we have come to my fifth pick. I have noticed that I have primarily leaned very "local". In all honesty, I don't think I did this intentionally. I have featured songs from my home state of Michigan, and primarily from the Detroit area. I would be remiss if I did … Continue reading Song Draft 2021 – Pick 5 – I Heard It Through the Grapevine
I’m Sorry, I Can’t Remember
Lately I can't seem to remember anything! Well, I shouldn't say "anything," because there are things that I can remember from years ago, but can't remember what I read 5 minutes ago! Ask me about a character actor in an old movie, who wrote a specific song, how long a song is (or even better, … Continue reading I’m Sorry, I Can’t Remember
So much death …
For 5 days, I have opened my blog with every intention of writing. I have stared at the blank page, not really knowing what to write. How do I begin to even tackle what has been on my mind? I mean, I didn't even tell my wife about it until just a couple days ago. … Continue reading So much death …
Just Running in the Rain
I shared this on my Facebook page today, and thought it worthy to share as a short blog entry. I had a doctor appointment this morning. There were some sprinkles and rain showers on the drive there, but they had pretty much stopped when I arrived. They must have been busy, as I didn't end … Continue reading Just Running in the Rain
Tympanostomy Success!
Thursday we were up early and took Ella in for her surgery. She had her Tympanostomy (the fancy medical term for "tubes in the ears") done and it was a success. It was probably the fastest surgery I ever waited through! Sam got the call Wednesday night that the surgery was scheduled for 9:40 Thursday … Continue reading Tympanostomy Success!
“I’m sorry, baby”
There are things that you do as a parent that you hate, but you know you have to do them. With my boys, I was always the one who took them to get their shots. There is no worse feeling as a parent than having your child look at you as you hold them down … Continue reading “I’m sorry, baby”
Be careful for nothing …
I needed to read this verse tonight. The Greek word translated "careful" in verse 6 is (μεριμνάω) merimnáō. It literally means "to be anxious" or "to be troubled with cares." Anxious is defined: experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. So the verse is saying "Don't be … Continue reading Be careful for nothing …
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 