You may remember that last year we redid all the boards on our side porch. I never did get the chance to stain it because of the weather. It took me a week or two, but on days when I had time and the weather was right, I got out and did it. Here you … Continue reading Life’s Little Moments
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 Music of My Life – 1989
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 – 1989
Tune Tuesday – September Song
43 years ago today, I experienced the loss of a loved one for the first time. I was 11 years old when my maternal grandfather passed away after having a heart attack while on a business trip. Grandpa and me My grandparents had a trailer that they purchased up in Caseville, Michigan and we spent … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – September Song
Movie Music Monday – Planes, Trains and Automobiles
One of the great holiday films is Planes, Trains and Automobiles with John Candy and Steve Martin. It's a John Hughes classic. It can have you laughing one minute and crying the next. Martin and Candy are brilliant together. They play so well off of each other and the adventure to get home is full … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Be My Guest – More Info (For those who asked…)
A couple days ago, I reached out to see if there was any interest in taking part in a "Nostalgic" feature here on my blog. Like many of the features and blog-a-thons hosted by other blogs, I'd have you write on my topic and feature one daily from all the submissions. I was vague and … Continue reading Be My Guest – More Info (For those who asked…)
Book Review – The Accidental Further Adventures of the 100-Year-Old Man
Recently, I read Jonas Jonasson's The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out The Window and Disappeared. I really enjoyed the book and laughed out loud a lot. So when I stumbled on a sequel, I naturally had to read it. Perhaps it is a given that most sequels are bad. I suppose I felt that this … Continue reading Book Review – The Accidental Further Adventures of the 100-Year-Old Man
Friday Photo Flashback
I'm not going to go back too far today, just a few years ago. While we were outside this week, the kids were talking about the leaves that were falling. They've been picking them up and coming over to me and showing me the different colors in them. Fall, as you may be aware, is … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
A Personal Invite to YOU
I have been honored to take part in many features that are hosted by other bloggers and their sites. Honestly, writing for those features is really a lot of fun for me. Not to mention that you get some exposure for your blog on another site. Themed blog-a-thons about movies are always fun to write … Continue reading A Personal Invite to YOU
The Music of My Life – 1988
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 – 1988
Tune Tuesday – Tear In My Beer
101 years ago today, the "Hillbilly Shakespeare" was born. I am, of course, talking about Hank Williams Sr. Hank is regarded as one of the most significant and influential American singers and songwriters of the 20th century. He certainly was a prolific songwriter. He wrote (or co-wrote) 167 songs in his 29 years of life. … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Tear In My Beer
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 