Baseball is back! Today was opening day at Comerica Park. Sadly, because I work midnights, I didn't get to watch the game. The Detroit Tigers hosted the Cleveland Indians and started the season with a win. It's always exciting when they win on Opening Day. It takes me back to the magical 1984 season, when … Continue reading Snow-pening 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
A “Fool”ish Playlist
No pranks from me today! Instead, Here is a list of "Fool"ish songs for you to check out today as YOU are pranking someone! * What a Fool Believes - Doobie Brothers* The Fool on the Hill - Beatles* Fool In The Rain - Led Zeppelin* Chain of Fools - Aretha Franklin* Kissing a Fool … Continue reading A “Fool”ish Playlist
The Voice of the Turtle
“For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; the flowers appear on the earth; the time of singing birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land.” – Song of Solomon 2:11-12 Every year, Detroit Tiger Broadcaster (and legend) Ernie Harwell, would open the baseball season … Continue reading The Voice of the Turtle
What’s My Line … man?
I would have been about 11 when the show The Great Space Coaster was on TV. I don't remember much about it, but there were three things that come immediately to mind. First there was Gary Gnu, the news "gnu". I can still here him saying "No Gnews is good Gnews with Gary Gnu." I … Continue reading What’s My Line … man?
Nice Lids!
I rarely post two blogs in one day, however, my last post made me think about something - hats. The reason for this is the first line of the song "On the Sunny Side of the Street" (Grab your coat and get your hat ....) I guess I have always appreciated a good hat. I … Continue reading Nice Lids!
Sunny Side of the Street
"The Sunny Side of the Street" One of my favorite commercials on TV right now is the "Spring Into Action" commercial from Kohl's. There is something about the smile of the little girl as people "hop" by that tugs at the heart strings. It is a wonderful "feel good" commercial. If you haven't seen it … Continue reading Sunny Side of the Street
Question For Fellow Bloggers
As a blogger, I am always excited to get a notification of a "New Follower." Recently, however, I have noticed that some of my older posts are being "liked" by people, but when I look in my stats, that post was never even visited - or read. How can this be? In some cases, some … Continue reading Question For Fellow Bloggers
Doctor, Doctor! Give Me the News …
When I started to feel that awful pain in my back, I called the doctor and made an appointment. When I got there, they had these funky thermometers mounted on the walls at the check in windows. Basically, put your forehead close to it and it gets your temp. It was actually pretty cool. Once … Continue reading Doctor, Doctor! Give Me the News …
A Busy (and Painful) Weekend
Saturday Saturday morning, I came home from work and went right to bed. Sam and I had plans to celebrate our anniversary this weekend. Originally, I was going to take her to an amazing Italian place in Troy (about and hour and 15 minutes from our house). After some discussion, we decided that since it … Continue reading A Busy (and Painful) Weekend
Never Go To Bed Hungry?
In 1984, Clara Peller rose to stardom because of her appearance in a Wendy's commercial. Wendy's went after their competitors (McDonald's and Burger King) by focusing on the fact that their hamburger patties were hidden under the large bun, while Wendy's single patty was bigger than their bun. In the commercial, Clara is at a … Continue reading Never Go To Bed Hungry?
