Sigh. Thanks for a great season.
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
Book Recommendation – None of This Is True
All I can say is, "Wow!" I could not put this one down. Lisa Jewell's None of This is True was a novel that kept me wanting to know more. I feel like I should give you the Goodreads synopsis before I start giving my thoughts, so here it is: Lisa Jewell returns with a … Continue reading Book Recommendation – None of This Is True
Friday Photo Flashback
Three years ago today, at 7:07pm, Sam and I welcomed our son, Andrew, into the world. There was plenty of excitement when he was born, that's for sure. It was like a whirlwind. Three years later, and that whirlwind has yet to slow down! Right from the get go, he's kept up on our toes … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Life’s Little Moments
Last Saturday, my wife left for work and called me just a minute or two after she left. She reminded me that the city was doing their "Trunk or Treat" event that night. I asked the kids if they wanted to go and all they had to hear was "candy," and they were in! It … Continue reading Life’s Little Moments
The Music of My Life – 1991
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 – 1991
Tune Tuesday – Reelin’ and Rockin’
Chuck Berry was undoubtedly one of the pioneers of Rock and Roll. A fellow DJ I worked with always referred to him as "The Granddaddy of Rock and Roll." If you were to compile a list of the greatest hits of Rock's first decade, there would be plenty of Chuck Berry songs to make that … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Reelin’ and Rockin’
Movie Music Monday – The Godfather
Vocalist Jasper Cini was born on this day in 1927. Of course, the world knew him as the great Al Martino. He had his greatest success as a singer between the early 1950s and mid-1970s, being described as "one of the great Italian American pop crooners." In World War II, Al served in the US … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – The Godfather
Book Recommendation: The Storied Life of AJ Fikry
I sure enjoyed The Storied Life of AJ Fikry. It was one of those books that I could see it as a movie while reading it. (Spoiler alert: they already made it into a movie). I listened to the audiobook. The issue with audio books is that you don't see the words. So I didn't … Continue reading Book Recommendation: The Storied Life of AJ Fikry
Saturday Selections
Share Your Nostalgia Update Recently, I asked if anyone would like to participate in a "Guest Blog Series." I'm happy to tell you that I have enough interest to proceed with the series. I have asked for guest bloggers to write a piece about their favorite childhood toy. They will write about that one special … Continue reading Saturday Selections
Friday Photo Flashback
I am a man of faith. I am not here to start a theological debate. I debated turning off the ability to comment on this post, but I didn't. If you are a person of faith, too, you may enjoy a little history lesson. Yesterday was Bring Your Bible Day. The idea is, that whether … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
