Christmas has come and gone. I hope that you and your family had a wonderful holiday! We had a lot of fun moments, for sure. Here is my Christmas recap. I want to start by saying that this had to be the least "Christmassy" Christmas in a very long time. Part of that could be that there was … Continue reading Christmas 2023
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
Ready for the Holiday Weekend
It's lunch time at work. In just a few hours I will punch out and head home for the holiday weekend. I am truly looking forward to four days with my family. It's been a very busy year for all of us. I was ready to write that my son had his last appointment for the year … Continue reading Ready for the Holiday Weekend
A Christmas Masterpiece
Back in April of last year, I wrote a blog about my friend (and artist) Belita William. You can read it here: https://nostalgicitalian.com/2022/04/15/my-kids-posers/ I had to keep this quiet, because I wasn't sure if my wife might read my blog. However, I can now share the news. Her request to paint my children was granted and (just in … Continue reading A Christmas Masterpiece
When Christmas Comes To Town
Back when I worked on the radio, it was key to always look ahead. We'd often be writing Christmas bits in October and November for use during December. Being away from radio now for a while, I've forgotten the importance of planning and looking ahead. If I was better at that, I could have had a month's worth … Continue reading When Christmas Comes To Town
Day Off = Date Night
I had taken yesterday off because Andrew's MRI was originally scheduled that day. When they moved it up to last week, I decided to keep the Monday night off. Sam was off, too, so we decided we'd make sure to get a night out. Originally, Sam's mom and dad said they'd watch the kids while we were … Continue reading Day Off = Date Night
Book Recommendation: A Man Called Ove
With each book I read by Fredrik Backman, the more I like him. I just finished A Man Called Ove, and it was so good. I kind of held off on reading this one because I heard people say how sad it was. Were there some sad parts, yes, but life is not always happy. We all go … Continue reading Book Recommendation: A Man Called Ove
Friday Catch Up
Despite having been able to sit and get a blog or two up this week, it has been a busy one and I thought I would let you know what's been going on. As with most weeks, we've rode the emotional roller coaster. Funny We ran out of coffee creamer this week. Andrew wanted to go to … Continue reading Friday Catch Up
Book Recommendation – Britt-Marie Was Here
Frederik Backman is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. His books are full of characters that you connect with. They are "real." His books make me "feel," if that makes sense. I find myself belly laughing out loud at times and holding back tears at other times. Just this week I posted about the novella I read … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Britt-Marie Was Here
Book Recommendation – Everyone On this Train is a Suspect
You may remember that I stumbled on Benjamin Stevenson's Everyone in my Family Has Killed Someone last year and I just loved it! You can find my review of it here: https://nostalgicitalian.com/2023/02/24/book-recommendation-everyone-in-my-family-has-killed-someone/ I have been waiting a long time for the follow up sequel - Everyone on This Train is a Suspect. Thanks to the good … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Everyone On this Train is a Suspect
Holiday Hipness!
Today I feature a holiday song that you may not have heard before. As a matter of fact, it may be the ginchiest Christmas song you've ever heard. Huh? What is "ginchiest?" Well, back in the late 50's and early 60's it was a slang word that means "Cool. Hip. Admired by others." All the hep cats were using this … Continue reading Holiday Hipness!
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 