Pet Peeve I have a few pet peeves. One of those is people who say "Happy Memorial Day." To me, this is an example of someone who just doesn't get what the day signifies. Memorial Day is not like Christmas, Thanksgiving, or a birthday. Memorial Day is a day for remembrance and honor! I saw … Continue reading Memorial Day Weekend Recap
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
Gone Fishing
The back lake - Caseville One of my favorite fishing jokes comes from Soupy Sales: Two guys are out on a boat fishing and one guy is pulling in all the fish. His fishing buddy hasn't had even a nibble the whole time they've been on the lake. So, he asks his buddy what his … Continue reading Gone Fishing
What’s In A Name (Part 2)
When Sam told me we were expecting again, I was pretty sure the baby was a girl. As a matter of fact, I even had a dream about about it. I blogged about that here: https://nostalgicitalian.com/2021/04/23/and-the-baby-is-a/ This pregnancy has been difficult for Sam. She has been in a lot of pain. We found out that … Continue reading What’s In A Name (Part 2)
BUZZ OFF!
I'm getting bugged ... by bugs! I woke up this morning to find that I have received my first mosquito bite of the year. I must have been scratching it all night in my sleep because the thing is huge now. I used to be covered in them every summer as a kid (despite being … Continue reading BUZZ OFF!
Modern Tech Can Ruin A Classic
As a fan of old movies and old TV shows, I sometimes find myself thinking about how modern technology can immediately take an entire show or movie and destroy it. Just to prove my point, I will quickly look at a movie that I have been meaning to write about for some time - It's … Continue reading Modern Tech Can Ruin A Classic
Super Tune Top Ten
It's been awhile since I posted a musical blog, so in a way this is overdue. In a way, it is also sort of a twist on a combination of older blogs. What Prompted This Blog? While I wouldn't consider my daughter a "TV Head," PBS Kids or Disney Channel is usually on in the … Continue reading Super Tune Top Ten
It Shouldn’t Be So Difficult
It's a pigtail for crying out loud!! It wasn't long after Ella's hair started to grow that Sam put her in what I call "the Pebbles pigtail." Remember Pebbles Flintstone? She had that one pigtail on the top of her head (held in place by a bone). Pebbles Ella looks especially cute in this pigtail … Continue reading It Shouldn’t Be So Difficult
Birthday Recap
On Saturday, I celebrated birthday 51. I worked the night before, so I came home and literally went to bed. Sam and I had plans, so I wanted to get some sleep before we left. Even before the clock struck midnight, my Facebook was blowing up with countless birthday wishes. When I woke up, there … Continue reading Birthday Recap
Trip #52
Today is the 12th anniversary of my 39th birthday. As much as I'd like to be "Forever 39" like Jack Benny, the truth is that I am officially logged 51 years on the planet. Today begins Trip #52. People are always asked "What do you want for your birthday?" This blog is my answer (or … Continue reading Trip #52
Like A Good Neighbor …
Sam and I are truly blessed to have fantastic neighbors. We love our neighborhood. We all really watch out for each other, and help each other when we can. Granted, I don't know all of our neighbors by name, but I talk to many of them on my afternoon walks with Ella. When I first … Continue reading Like A Good Neighbor …
