Happy 76th birthday to Bob Cowsill of the Cowsill. Wikipedia says: The band was formed in early 1965 by brothers Bill, Bob, and Barry Cowsill; their brother John joined shortly thereafter. Originally Bill and Bob played guitar and Barry played the drums. When John learned to play drums and joined the band, Barry began playing bass. After their … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – The Rain, The Park and Other Things
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
Movie Music Monday – Goldfinger
Sir Sean Connery was born on this day in 1930. He has had so many wonderful roles in the movies. I loved him in The Untouchables, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and The Hunt for Red October (just to name a few). Connery nailed it as Agent 007 - James Bond. He played Bond … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Goldfinger
Sunday Funny
The world's leading expert on European wasps enters a record store. He asks the assistant “Do you have ‘European Vespidae Acoustics Volume 2? I believe it was released this week.” “Certainly,” replies the assistant. “Would you like to listen before you buy it?” "That would be wonderful," says the expert, and puts on a pair … Continue reading Sunday Funny
August 23, 1969
Today would have been my parents 56th wedding anniversary. They did get to celebrate 37 of them together. My uncle/Godfather was the best man and my aunt was the maid of honor. I remember my brother and I were fascinated by their wedding album. It was fun to see our grandparents looking much younger. There … Continue reading August 23, 1969
Friday Funny
While reading blogs today, I came upon my friend Nancy's blog. She presented the fact that snails can sleep for up to three years! You can read it here. The blog reminded me of one of my favorite jokes: There is a man who is relaxing at home after a particularly hard day. A knock … Continue reading Friday Funny
Friday Photo Flashback
I love when I find a thumb drive I forgot I had. This week I was looking for a drive that had some sleep presentations on. I wanted to review the Power Point before speaking to an EEG class. What I found was a drive with some pictures of my oldest son. It was a … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Kindergarten Poem
Thank you to a teacher friend who read my blog yesterday and sent me this: First Day of School I gave you a little wink and smileas you entered my room today.For I know how hard it is to leaveand know your child must stay. You’ve been with them for five years nowand have been … Continue reading Kindergarten Poem
“Time Moves Slowly, But Passes Quickly.”
You would think by the third time, I would be able to handle it. Nope. No amount of preparation helped me at all. Last week, we had Ella's open house to meet her kindergarten teacher. She was so excited. We were excited for her. I held it together pretty well for this. We walked around … Continue reading “Time Moves Slowly, But Passes Quickly.”
Tune Tuesday – A Few Questions
Happy 56th birthday to country music's Clay Walker! Clay was one of the nicest guys in the business. I never felt rushed when he was doing a Meet and Greet. He was always happy to sign something or record a line for me. He was the same way with listeners. Someone would come out and … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – A Few Questions
Movie Music Monday – Dirty Dancing
Today would have been Patrick Swayze's 73rd birthday. So it's only fair to focus on his movie hit - She's Like the Wind from Dirty Dancing. "She's Like The Wind" is featured in the 1987 film Dirty Dancing in the scene where Patrick Swayze says goodbye to Jennifer Grey after their summer fling. He tells her, "I'll … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Dirty Dancing
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 