I guess you could look at this blog as a "creative writing prompt". I was listening to something on the radio today and the voice guy said "What do YOU want to do, but just haven't done it?" Well, I jotted a few things down instantly and now I am listing them here. 1. Play … Continue reading Things I Want To Do
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
Sweet 16….already?!
They say that when you have children, the clocks in your life begin to tick away the minutes, hours, days, weeks, and years faster than ever. There is a lot of truth to that statement. It certainly doesn't feel like it, but 16 years ago today, my life was changed forever. My oldest son, Dante' … Continue reading Sweet 16….already?!
The One, The Only, Rozmo!
In talking to a very close friend this week, we talked about blogging and journaling. Why do we do it? I look at as the “book I have always wanted to write” and the blogs are the chapters. What I am finding is that with each blog I write, I find new topics to jot … Continue reading The One, The Only, Rozmo!
Weekend Blog
It's been a long time since I've seen my brother. He lives in Ohio, and while that is not too far from me (4+ hours), we just haven't been able to get together. He came up this weekend because this week would have been our mom's birthday (see the April 4 blog). We have never … Continue reading Weekend Blog
Let’s Take a Quiz and Thank a Teacher … or two.
The following “quiz” has been published in books and can be found all over the internet. It is attributed to the cartoonist Charles Schulz, who drew Snoopy and Charlie Brown for many years. An inquiry to the Charles Schulz Museum has proven that the quiz is NOT something he said, however, it does make an … Continue reading Let’s Take a Quiz and Thank a Teacher … or two.
Mom’s 70th
April 4, 1948. 70 years ago today, one of the most heroic, strongest, and special people was born. She wasn't an actress in television or movies, and was far from famous. As a matter of fact, unless you know me personally, you probably have no idea who she is. That is the reason for this … Continue reading Mom’s 70th
Just the Quotes, Ma’am
Ladies and gentlemen, the blog you are about to read is true. Today in 1920, the great Jack Webb was born. The name Jack Webb immediately makes you think of Sgt. Joe Friday on radio and TV’s Dragnet. The show began on radio in 1949 and transitioned to television in 1951. It ran for 9 … Continue reading Just the Quotes, Ma’am
My Biggest Musical Influence – Dad
Over the years I have been influenced musically by many people, but I would have to say that it is my father who has had the biggest influence. This blog is sort of a continuation of the "series" I have been doing based on "songs from my iPod". My dad introduced me to almost every … Continue reading My Biggest Musical Influence – Dad
Negativity, Judgment, and Happiness
When I worked on the radio full time, I kept a little notebook in my pocket. As I went through my daily life I would jot things that I experienced or noticed in the notebook as possible things to talk about on the air. Lately, I have been collecting quotes to reflect on since there … Continue reading Negativity, Judgment, and Happiness
Watch for it ….
One of the blogs that I follow announced that bloggers from across the Internet were invited to take part in a "blogathon" next month. The blogs will all feature classic film duos, some of which you can see in the above image. Each blogger will write about a different duo, and you had to submit … Continue reading Watch for it ….
