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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

“Start Saving”

Sam made dentist appointments for both kids this week. When she called, she asked about what age they will start seeing babies. To her (and my) surprise, they will see them as soon as they start getting teeth. Ella had her appointment a couple days ago. Sam took her and she was fairly well behaved. … Continue reading “Start Saving” →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 5 Comments June 17, 2022 1 Minute

Finally – A Movie I Can Get Excited To See !

If you were to ask me "What is the last movie you saw in a theater?" I wouldn't be able to give you an answer. Honestly. I don't remember. For what it is worth, there really haven't been any movies that have really made me want to go to the theater to see them either. … Continue reading Finally – A Movie I Can Get Excited To See ! →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 3 Comments June 17, 2022 3 Minutes

These Things I Wish – Lee Pitts

A friend posted this on Facebook today and I felt it was worth sharing. As a radio guy, when I saw it attributed to Paul Harvey, I wanted to be sure that was correct. I found the following at the Snopes website: Origins:   The essay reproduced above has circulated on the Internet for several years … Continue reading These Things I Wish – Lee Pitts →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 1 Comment June 15, 2022June 16, 2022 5 Minutes

Weekend Wrap Up

Saturday Sam and I took the kids out to eat at a local pizza place. They have a patio, which allowed us to eat outside. The weather was perfect. It was sunny, but not too hot and there was a nice breeze. Of course, there was plenty of cottonwood flying about, which was only a … Continue reading Weekend Wrap Up →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 2 Comments June 15, 2022 2 Minutes

As a Kid, I Was An Idiot

As a child, I wish I had thought more like Dwight Schrute (see above quote). In swapping childhood stories at work, it became very clear to me that as a child I was an idiot. Here are just a couple examples. They'd be worth money today In 1977-1978, my grandparents bought me and my brother … Continue reading As a Kid, I Was An Idiot →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 6 Comments June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 3 Minutes

TV Show Draft – Round 8 Pick-Sherlock

We have come to the eighth round of the Hanspostcard TV Show Draft. I have already picked Columbo and Perry Mason, and for this round I have another mystery show. I've noticed a few of the other participants have picked some great BBC shows, so I guess it is now my turn. For this round, … Continue reading TV Show Draft – Round 8 Pick-Sherlock →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 9 Comments June 11, 2022June 11, 2022 7 Minutes

Cast the Movie of Your Life

The Word Press App on my phone will offer a daily writing prompt to bloggers. I subscribe to a few "prompt" emails and such, and they can certainly be thought starters. Today's prompt was one I had considered before and I may have even been asked a similar question by a Facebook friend. The prompt: … Continue reading Cast the Movie of Your Life →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 6 Comments June 10, 2022June 11, 2022 2 Minutes

Is 1988 really 34 years ago?

June 9, 1988 - 34 years ago. I graduated from high school. How did time go by that quickly?? It's crazy. Yesterday, I began to write a blog about that day, only to realize that I already had. See, as you get older, your memory goes! I forgot about this blog and I actually re-read … Continue reading Is 1988 really 34 years ago? →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 3 Comments June 10, 2022 1 Minute

“My Hat!”

This is just one of those stories that I wanted to document for my kids. It is all about a silly game that I never thought would be the hit that it is with them. Now, Ella asks for it .... One day Andrew was crying and I started to try to do things that … Continue reading “My Hat!” →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 1 Comment June 9, 2022 1 Minute

Physically … Fat!

The pandemic has done a number on a lot of us. The first year of the Pandemic, when we were forced to stay home, it was easy for me to fall of the wagon. We drove through a lot of places and it seemed like we were having pizza more than usual. It didn't take … Continue reading Physically … Fat! →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 5 Comments June 8, 2022 1 Minute

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