Happy 51st Birthday to Natalie Maines of The Chicks (Formerly the Dixie Chicks). In 1995, Natalie got her lucky break when she was recruited by the Dixie Chicks to replace their lead singer, Laura Lynch. Things turned around quickly for the band. With Natalie as lead vocalist, the band earned 10 CMA Awards and 13 … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Tonight The Heartache’s On Me
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 Monday Blues – Born Under a Bad Sign
I heard this song while driving into work this week. When I am not listening to a book on tape or a sermon from a pastor friend, I am surfing through the channels on Sirius XM. Albert King's tune, Born Under a Bad Sign was playing on BB King's Bluesville. I had forgotten how much … Continue reading The Monday Blues – Born Under a Bad Sign
Turntable Talk #42 – Going Out on a High Note
It is time once again for a new Turntable Talk topic from Dave at A Sound Day. Each month he offers up a musical topic for us to write about. This month we are Going out on a High Note. Dave's instructions to us: We all have seen artists (not to mention athletes, politicians...) who … Continue reading Turntable Talk #42 – Going Out on a High Note
Thoughts
First, I'd like to thank those who have already reached out to me about the devastating Tigers loss last night. It certainly was a very exciting game, but not the outcome I had hoped for. Early in the season, when they were hot, people kept saying "The Tigers will be in and win the World … Continue reading Thoughts
Happy 4th Birthday, Bubby!
Happy 4th birthday, Andrew! I will never forget holding you for the first time. Since day one, you have kept us VERY busy!! Through all of the various health concerns, your smile was always there! I don't think you've ever slowed down. From the minute you started walking, you have never stopped running and adventuring. … Continue reading Happy 4th Birthday, Bubby!
Good Advice
I anxiously await Game 5 of the ALDS and am rooting for my Tigers today. But I thought this post is worth resharing Life lessons are all around us and a blunder from last night gives us something to think about. From someone named Christopher Rice: "For all those parents of youth baseball, let last … Continue reading Good Advice
Friday Photo Flashback
While looking for another picture, I stumbled on one from a day trip Sam and I took shortly after we started dating. The above photo was taken in front of the Whitehouse Restaurant in Clare Michigan. We had headed up that way to visit with her Goddaughter. Sam asked if I had ever been to … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
One More To Go
I woke up for work yesterday happy to see that the Tigers beat the Mariners 9-3 to tie up the series. The "winner take all" game #5 happens Friday night. In what I read, the bats came alive after being down 3-0. This is good to hear as some of the bats had cooled down … Continue reading One More To Go
I Wondered When This Would Happen
The above photo is one of many AI photos created to show "what Elvis would look like if he were still alive." While it is interesting to see what AI comes up with, things are beginning to get out of control. Scroll Instagram or Tik Tok today and you will eventually find videos that feature … Continue reading I Wondered When This Would Happen
Week in Review – We Need Two
After an almost 5 hour rain delay, my Tigers dropped game 3 of the ALDS. The Mariners beat them 8-4 yesterday. If they lose this afternoon, they are done. If they win, they still have to take game 5. I am still hopeful for them to advance to the ALCS. I doesn't look good, though. … Continue reading Week in Review – We Need Two
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 