Let's face it, 2020 has kinda been a crappy year. As it draws to a close, many of us will be glad to see it go! Sure, there have been high points, but the bad has outweighed the good throughout most of the year. Covid-19, quarantine, the election, political ads (on TV, radio, and via … Continue reading We Need A Little Happy…
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
Looking Ahead To Tomorrow
I posted this on Facebook earlier, but I felt it was worth sharing on my blog: "You know what I'm going to do the day after Election Day if my candidate loses? Go to workBe happyLive my lifeLove others If he wins? The same." I also saw this, which is also worth reposting: "After the … Continue reading Looking Ahead To Tomorrow
A Little Mischief
All my life the night before Halloween was referred to as Devil's Night. In some places it is called Mischief Night. Other places call it Goosey Night, Mat Night, or Cabbage Night. Whatever you called it, it was usually a night that kids/teens would go out and prank people. Usually those pranks were pretty harmless. … Continue reading A Little Mischief
Name the Movie
Sitting here thinking about what to write about tonight and have nothing. So I thought it would be fun to give you a quote and let you name the movie. We'll start with 20. They will be from movies from the 70's-90's. Have fun! It's not often you see a guy that green have the … Continue reading Name the Movie
A Great Fall Weekend!
This weekend marked the 14th anniversary of my mother's passing. It was very much on my mind through the entire weekend. However, there were so many other things going on that there was more happiness than sadness. My brother came into town from Ohio and got to meet his niece for the first time. We … Continue reading A Great Fall Weekend!
“Hey, Ringo! Play Something Hot!”
One of the great female drummers, Sheila E! I'm sure there are more, but when I think of female drummers, there are a few that immediately pop into my head: Karen Carpenter - The CarpentersMeg White - The White StripesSandy West - The RunawaysDebbi Peterson - The BanglesGina Schock - The Go Go'sSheila E In … Continue reading “Hey, Ringo! Play Something Hot!”
A New Car! (Sort of …)
I drive about 70 miles to work each day. Round trip that means I drive about 140 miles 4 times a week. In a year, I will put about 29,000 miles on my car. I got good gas mileage on the car I was driving, however, I was about to turn 170,000 and it was … Continue reading A New Car! (Sort of …)
I’m As Mad As Sally!
Earlier today it was reported that all of the Charlie Brown holiday specials will NOT be airing on broadcast TV this year! Instead, it will be moving to Apple TV (a pay service) for viewing. I'm not going to lie, I am sick of all of the various streaming options! I pay for cable and … Continue reading I’m As Mad As Sally!
A Creepy, Kookie, Spooky Blog?
It's October, so in the days ahead you will be hearing Bobby "Boris" Pickett's Monster Mash more times than you care to count! As Halloween approaches, I am reminded of the great Universal Monster Movies of the 1930's and 1940's! I'm not sure who did this fantastic artwork, but I think it's awesome! Universal Monsters … Continue reading A Creepy, Kookie, Spooky Blog?
Autumn in Michigan
The weather has been nice enough over the past two weeks for us to get out and really enjoy the fall weather! It's been pleasantly warm with temps in the high 60's and low 70's. I'm glad, because this has allowed me to take Ella out for walks in the stroller through the neighborhood. At … Continue reading Autumn in Michigan
