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

Decking the Halls

Ok, technically, I'm not decking the halls. I'm not decking them with boughs of holly either, but I did get a few more things done over the weekend. We have one of those fake electric fireplaces at our house. The heating element went a year or so ago, and we never did have it looked … Continue reading Decking the Halls →

It’s That Time of the Year …

Followers of this blog know that my wife can listen to Christmas music all year round. She will put her Pandora stations on shuffle when she is in the shower and Christmas music will play often. Well, this week Sirius XM launched quite a few Christmas music channels. I thought I would jot them all … Continue reading It’s That Time of the Year … →

Book Recommendation: The Keeper of Hidden Books

This was a book that I added to my list because of its title and because it is based on a true story. I have never read anything by Madeline Martin, but I think I will visit some of her other stories after this one. Here is the Goodreads synopsis: All her life, Zofia has … Continue reading Book Recommendation: The Keeper of Hidden Books →

Another Test

So much testing is happening with our little guy. Yesterday, Sam took him in for the Barium Swallow study. He's been choking a lot and while it may be because of low muscle tone, they wanted to see it in more detail. Next test is his EEG to check out the Neuro stuff. One of … Continue reading Another Test →

Tickling The Ivories

Today is World Pianist Day, so I thought I'd share a guilty pleasure piano song with you. The Piano has been an instrument that has provided music and melodies for centuries. It has figured prominently in all genres of music and some very talented people have been known for the instrument. Frederic Chopin, Ludwig Von … Continue reading Tickling The Ivories →

Tune Tuesday – Hand Clappin’

Yesterday, November 6, was National Saxophone Day. It is celebrated on November 6, on the birthday of Antoine-Joseph 'Adolphe' Sax, the inventor of the saxophone. This soulful instrument has a rich history and musical range. It was prominent in many rock and roll records in the early 50's; it always seemed to be featured as … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Hand Clappin’ →

Weekend Business

My last blog was a "throwaway." I've had a lot going on, yet I was struggling to find something to write about. I stepped away for a couple days and now I have a few things worth sharing. We Have a Street! They finally blacktopped the street this weekend! They finished the driveways and sidewalks … Continue reading Weekend Business →

Fall Funny

Writer's block today. Interestingly enough, November is National Novel Writing Month. This reminded me of one of my favorite Monty Python recordings, entitled "Novel Writing." I love how they take a thing like writing a novel and do a play by play and commentary for it. I hope you get a laugh or two from … Continue reading Fall Funny →

Happy Hallo-Christmas?

In Michigan you never know what Trick or Treating will be like. Most of the time, it is cold or rainy. I can only remember one or two times where it was mild. Yesterday was just crazy! Sam realized that the kids hadn't carved pumpkins that afternoon. So we sat on the kitchen floor cleaning … Continue reading Happy Hallo-Christmas? →

Halloween Pain Train

Aunt Margaret called us this week and invited us to join her and her family at Crossroads Village and the Huckleberry Railroad. The Ghosts and Goodies Halloween theme has been going on all month and it is such fun. They do up the whole town in spookiness and the family gets to trick or treat … Continue reading Halloween Pain Train →