As Father's Day approached this year, I wasn't really sure what to expect. My oldest son works so much, and when he isn't working, he's usually hanging out with his friends. My youngest son hasn't been here in a couple months, and when I have gone to pick him up, I end up coming home … Continue reading A Very Happy Father’s Day
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
So Much Truth in One Cartoon
As Father's Day approaches, I think about my two sons (now 19 and almost 14), and my daughter (1) and son on the way. I realize just how fast time flies... I have no idea who did this cartoon, but it moved me to tears ....
The Little Redhead Girl Who Made Me Cry
If you have a Facebook page, you know that sometimes you will see the same post posted by one or more of your friends. Sometimes it can be weeks, months or even a year before you see it again, but you will. That was the case with a recent post by one of my high … Continue reading The Little Redhead Girl Who Made Me Cry
Coming Soon – Song Draft
One of the blogs I follow - Slice The Life (See his site here: https://slicethelife.com/) is hosting a Song Draft next month. Over 12 weeks, I'll be choosing my picks (songs) much like one would draft a player in a Fantasy Football draft. A few of my blogger friends took part in his last "draft" … Continue reading Coming Soon – Song Draft
You Give Me Fever …
Been a crazy week here. Ella wasn't feeling all that great Monday night and then woke up Tuesday with a 104 temp. We began to alternate the Tylenol/Motrin every four hours and were told that if the fever continued on Wednesday to do a Tele-Med visit. Wednesday morning, the fever was still there, so we … Continue reading You Give Me Fever …
That’s one way I won’t watch your show…
I don't watch a lot of new TV shows. This is partly by choice and partly because of the lack of time to watch (or that I have better things to do!). I don't think that there has been any new show over the past, I don't know, 5 years that I was really excited … Continue reading That’s one way I won’t watch your show…
Senior Cars – Did You Paint Yours?
33 years ago today (June 9, 1988) I walked the stage and was handed my diploma (ok, it was actually the diploma case) at my high school graduation. Exactly 25 years later, I would walk the stage again and receive my college degree in Sleep Medicine. On my way into work tonight, I saw a … Continue reading Senior Cars – Did You Paint Yours?
“Shine” On
From the National Day Calendar: Every June 5th is National Moonshine Day which recognizes a beverage with a notorious record of blurring the lines of history and the law, turning ordinary men (and women) into criminals and common criminals into legends. Moonshine traditionally is an illegally distilled spirit. Mostly made from a corn mash, moonshine … Continue reading “Shine” On
Happy 79th to Capitol Records
On this day in 1942, Johnny Mercer and Glenn Wallichs launched Capitol Records in the United States. Wallichs was the man who invented the art of record promotion by sending copies of new releases to disc jockeys. It wasn't until 13 years later, in 1955, that the now famous Capitol Records building was built. The … Continue reading Happy 79th to Capitol Records
The Things I Notice …
Ella brings me books to read all the time. Yesterday, I read Goodnight Moon more than once. I get to the pages above and all of a sudden, I start thinking. "Is this rabbit a millionaire?" "Does he live in a mansion?" Look at the size of this kid's room! Our master bedroom at home … Continue reading The Things I Notice …
