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

The High School Holiday Band Concert

(This blog has been updated from an earlier one.) If my memory serves me correct, our high school band played three concerts a year. The first was the Fall concert, usually in early November, which featured both Concert Band and Marching Band songs. The Spring Concert happened in mid-May, and usually featured some of the … Continue reading The High School Holiday Band Concert →

Holiday History

I have a few holiday traditions that I keep up with every year. Many of those include Christmas movies or TV specials. Watching those certainly help get me in the spirit. It was on this day in history that two of my "must watch" shows first debuted. It was 61 years ago - December 6, … Continue reading Holiday History →

Reblog: My First Christmas Without You.

I read this blog from my blogger friend Amanda today. It hit home. I remember all the feelings and know some of my followers are in the same situation this Christmas. I had to share. Please make time for the tradition’s. I put my Christmas tree up just like every year and it’s just with … Continue reading Reblog: My First Christmas Without You. →

Friday Photo Flashback

With December upon us, I'm thinking about Christmas. Specifically, Christmas Eve. We spent Christmas Eve at my Italian grandma's every year. She was the one who would make us a huge tin of cookies (chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, sugar cookies, and more). She also introduced me to Pignolata (sometimes called Struffoli). Grandma would always have … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

Book Recommendation – Dark Matter

After seeing this book come up as a recommendation on Goodreads, Facebook and Tik Tok, I finally had the chance to read Dark Matter by Blake Crouch. I was on the fence as to whether or not I wanted to read it. I wasn't sure I could get into the "sci-fi" of it. I kept … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Dark Matter →

Up To Snow Good

We had our first big snow over the weekend. It's always fun to watch how a puppy who has never seen snow will react to it. It was early, like 4am early, and Mabel made it clear that she had to go outside. As I opened the door, I could see that there were about … Continue reading Up To Snow Good →

Tune Tuesday – You Send Me

Sam Cooke recorded the song "You Send Me" in June of 1957. It was released in September of that year and would go all the way to #1. The song topped the charts for the first time on this day in 1957. Not bad for a debut single. Cooke wrote "You Send Me" but gave … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – You Send Me →

Movie Music Monday – The Girl Can’t Help It.

It was on this day in 1956 that "The Girl Can't Help It" starring Jayne Mansfield, Tom Ewell and Edmund O'Brien opened in theaters. The movie was originally conceived as a way to build Mansfield's celebrity, but it took on a life of its own and became a rallying point for young people, helping propel … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – The Girl Can’t Help It. →

I Tumble For Ya …

The above photo, done by AI, probably has the look on my face correct. However, I actually fell INTO the house (and I'm not talking about inside). On Friday, my wife ordered groceries online. She asked if I would run up to Meijer to get them. I knew the wagon was still in the back … Continue reading I Tumble For Ya … →

Book Recommendation – How to Age Disgracefully

I picked today's book off the shelf at the book store because of the title. With a title like How to Age Disgracefully, I had to know what it was about. This book was such a fun read. I laughed out loud quite a few times and really enjoyed the idiosyncrasies of all the characters. … Continue reading Book Recommendation – How to Age Disgracefully →