Long time ... no blog Hello, my friend. Sorry I have been away for a bit. My last blog led to many friends on Facebook reaching out to see if I was okay. I wasn't. When I wrote that blog, I obviously was a bit frazzled, but had yet to reach my breaking point. That … Continue reading “Hello Again, Hello …”
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
I’m Not Sure I’m Okay …
If you have been following this blog since the beginning, you know that I have had my share of rough patches. Through therapy, I was able to learn things about my life, myself, my situation, and those around me. I was able to make difficult, but positive changes that brought me to a place where … Continue reading I’m Not Sure I’m Okay …
Saturday Songs
This is the first of at least two blogs today. I chose to write this one first. Amidst all of the chaos in the world, I was reminded of a song that I often turned to when things in my life were less than stellar. Michael Buble' has been doing video messages on his Instagram … Continue reading Saturday Songs
My Mind Overflows With Random Thought
Life used to have a routine. I could plan my day. Phrases like: Business as usual, status quo, day to day affairs, normal activities, daily grind, staying the course, standard practice, and as per usual - don't mean anything anymore. Nothing is normal anymore. As a midnight shift worker, it's hard to know what day … Continue reading My Mind Overflows With Random Thought
Home Sweet Home – Sanford and Son
This blog is part of the 6th Annual Favourite TV Show Episode Blogathon, hosted by A Shroud of Thoughts. This is my second year taking part in it. The rest of the entries can be found here: http://mercurie.blogspot.com/2020/03/the-6th-annual-favourite-tv-show.html Home Sweet Home - Sanford and Son I could have picked a few episodes from Sanford and … Continue reading Home Sweet Home – Sanford and Son
Random Thoughts and Stories I’ve Seen
In the Creative Writing class I had in college, one of the exercises they had us do was to grab a piece of paper and just write whatever pops into your head. That's kind of where this blog is coming from. What will it contain? Read on and see ... The above quote is from … Continue reading Random Thoughts and Stories I’ve Seen
Stuck Home – Now What?
This week, I was fascinated at the simulations posted by the Washington Post on how a virus (coronavirus or the flu for that matter) are spread. You can see them here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator/ The coronavirus is everywhere. Schools are closed. Casinos are closed. Churches are streaming services online. Restaurants and bars are closing. College commencement ceremonies … Continue reading Stuck Home – Now What?
It’s time to be counted
Yesterday, we received our invitation to respond to the 2020 Census in the mail. The US Constitution requires a count of the population of the United States and every ten years since 1790 it has done that with the Census. This year, you can do it all online, which I did earlier today. It doesn't … Continue reading It’s time to be counted
Mitch Albom’s Coronavirus Column
Many know Mitch Albom for his books (The Five People You Meet in Heaven, Tuesdays With Morrie, Finding Chika, and more). I have lived in Michigan all my life, and I came to know him as a journalist for the Detroit Free Press. Long before people got their news from the Internet, I used to … Continue reading Mitch Albom’s Coronavirus Column
“A Happy Man Once Said….”
A friend sent me these - worth sharing and re-reading occasionally: "Don't ruin other people's happiness just because you can't find your own." "Living a good life really is the best revenge. Once they acknowledge they cannot ruin your happiness, they lose their power." "Never let someone steal your happiness - it is not theirs … Continue reading “A Happy Man Once Said….”
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 