Just after Christmas, I began to get numbness in my hands. After taking steroids and muscle relaxers, I was back at the primary doc because they were still numb. I saw a pain and muscle specialist after that who sent me to get an EMG to see if they could figure out what was going … Continue reading A “Shocking” Afternoon
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
Friday Photo Flashback
Wednesday night into Thursday, we got hit with some decent snow. Travel was treacherous and they were telling folks to stay home. Naturally, people with a sleep study scheduled, still showed up! Urgh! I loved playing in the snow as a kid. We made snow forts and such and would be frostbitten when it was … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Cinco de Birthday
Ella had a fun birthday! She thanks everyone who sent birthday wishes. She had really hoped to go to the Children's Museum, but it was closed. So we decided to take her down to Build a Bear where she could pick her own animal, stuff it and pick an outfit. She loved every second. Despite … Continue reading Cinco de Birthday
The Music of My Life – 2009
Welcome back to The Music of My Life, where I feature ten songs from each year of my life. In most cases, the ten songs I choose will be ones I like personally (unless I explain otherwise). The songs will be selected from Billboard’s Year-end Hot 100 Chart, Acclaimed Music, and will all be released … Continue reading The Music of My Life – 2009
Tune Tuesday – The Naked Gun Theme
He began his career playing serious roles, but wound up being a comedy legend. Leslie Nielsen was born today in 1926. Most folks who are familiar with him know him going serious to funny. It was the opposite for me, as I first saw him in Airplane!, Police Squad, and the Naked Gun films first. … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – The Naked Gun Theme
Happy birthday, Baby Girl
Five years ago, my life changed forever. I became a girl dad. Happy birthday to my sweet baby girl. My wife made me shed a tear or two with her post today: HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY to my sweet Pamela Rose!! Today you are officially 5, the day that you have been waiting for, for so … Continue reading Happy birthday, Baby Girl
Movie Music Monday – The Glenn Miller Story
Before I start today, I promise that this will all tie together. Today's film is the biography of Glenn Miller, The Glenn Miller Story. The 1954 film starred Jimmy Stewart as Glenn Miller and June Allyson as his wife. The film really is good, even though there are places where it may not be historically … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – The Glenn Miller Story
Book Recommendation – The Happiest Man on Earth
This book came up more than once on my recommendations. Granted, I have read a lot of World War II books and plenty about Auschwitz. The Happiest Man on Earth is written by Eddie Jaku. I would not think that "happy" and "Auschwitz" appear in a sentence together too often. I decided to give it … Continue reading Book Recommendation – The Happiest Man on Earth
May I Have This Dance?
Sam pointed out to me that next to Christmas, the day of the Daddy Daughter Dance is what our daughter looks forward to most. She is SO right. We've been counting down the days since Christmas! Thanks to the steroids that the doctor put me on, I packed on a few more pounds than I … Continue reading May I Have This Dance?
Star Light, Star Bright, First Star on the Walk Tonight
65 years ago today, Hollywood started to break up the crumbling sidewalks and adding stars! I'm talking, of course, about the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It was on this day that the first star was placed. Do you know whose star it was? I'll tell you in a paragraph or two. After the official groundbreaking … Continue reading Star Light, Star Bright, First Star on the Walk Tonight
