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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

Busy Weekend

The "baby watch" was definitely on this weekend. A week ago Thursday Sam's doc thought she'd go into labor by that Sunday. This past Thursday, her blood pressure was high and she was told to rest. Her doc was on call last weekend, so he said to come to the hospital this weekend if "conditions … Continue reading Busy Weekend →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 1 Comment September 29, 2021 2 Minutes

National Daughters Day 2021

I have been a father for almost 20 years now. It is a role that I do not take lightly. I have spent most of that time raising two amazing sons. Almost two years ago, I became a "Girl Dad" when my daughter was born. Raising a daughter is VERY different from raising sons. For … Continue reading National Daughters Day 2021 →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 4 Comments September 25, 2021September 25, 2021 4 Minutes

Has it really been 40 years?!

The man in the picture above is my grandpa. He was my mom's dad. In February of 2018, I blogged about him in the following blog on his birthday: https://nostalgicitalian.com/2018/02/17/i-only-got-11-years/ As I was going through my Facebook memories, I realized that it was 40 years ago today that he passed away. It was the first … Continue reading Has it really been 40 years?! →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 19 Comments September 24, 2021 5 Minutes

Darkness and a Laugh

Normally, I sleep until about 4 or 4:30 in the afternoon on work days. I was pretty exhausted when I got home this morning, so I was looking forward to a good sleep. That didn't happen. I have sleep apnea. I sleep with a CPAP machine. With it on, my apnea issues are resolved and … Continue reading Darkness and a Laugh →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 1 Comment September 23, 2021 3 Minutes

Weekend Review

A lot of people complain about Mondays, but I really don't because my "week" starts on Tuesday. It is usually the day that I sit back and reflect on the happenings of the weekend. "Golf" With My Son I came home from work on Saturday morning and slept for a couple hours before going to … Continue reading Weekend Review →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized Leave a comment September 22, 2021 4 Minutes

A Positive Post

A friend of mine saw a recent post and sent me a private message to say that she hoped everything was ok. I figured it was time to share a positive post. My Boys I'm excited for this weekend. My youngest son will be with me Saturday and part of Sunday. He's been going through … Continue reading A Positive Post →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 4 Comments September 18, 2021 4 Minutes

Insurance Rant

Look, I understand, we all need insurance. Right? It is supposed to be there for us when we need it. But let's face it, insurance is one of the biggest money making scams out there. You pay and pay and pay, and when you do need it, you end up jumping through hoop after hoop … Continue reading Insurance Rant →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 10 Comments September 18, 2021 4 Minutes

Sooner Than Later?

To quote the Beatles song, "It Won't Be Long!" It's been some time since I've given an update on our baby boy, and after today's OB appointment, now is a good time to do so. Sam has really had a rough time the last few weeks, and as we enter the final month her discomfort … Continue reading Sooner Than Later? →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 11 Comments September 17, 2021 2 Minutes

Toddler Hugs & Kisses

I continue to try to motivate myself to blog more. So today I turned to a daily writing prompt for inspiration. The prompt reads: "Describe a moment from today that you want to remember always." Ella continues to grow each and every day. There are so many times that I look at her and I … Continue reading Toddler Hugs & Kisses →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 5 Comments September 16, 2021 1 Minute

Thank God For Spam Blocker

I'm so grateful that my cell service provider has a spam blocker. I used to get one or two a week, usually addressing me as "Edna." Now, I get an average of 10 a day, most of which are caught by the spam blocker and gets sent to the spam folder. The text messages range … Continue reading Thank God For Spam Blocker →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 9 Comments September 15, 2021 1 Minute

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