Because of the Microsoft issues yesterday, I got a text from my boss saying I could stay home if I didn't want to come in. Well, almost everything I do needs a computer, so I stayed home. It was nice to have lunch with the family and, honestly, even nice to be able to grab … Continue reading Expensive Trip To The Book Store
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
Last week, I posted a couple pictures from the St. Jude Radiothon that we did when I worked at B-95. (The radiothon was to help raise money for kids with cancer.) In that post, I mentioned two very special people who I met because they were local St. Jude patients. I knew that I had … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Book Recommendation – Energy Follows Thought
By the title of this book, you might think that it might be some sort of self-help book, or maybe a book about mindfulness, or some sort of science/psychology book. "Energy Follows Thought" just sounds ... profound. It sounds deep, right? To a degree, it can get a bit deep at times. It can be … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Energy Follows Thought
The Music of My Life – 1979
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 – 1979
Tune Tuesday – Surfin’ Safari
It was on this day in 1962 that Capitol Records signed one of the biggest acts of the 1960's! The Beach Boys had been turned down by the Dot and Liberty labels, however, Capitol executive Nick Venet was sold on the group after hearing about eight bars of their song "Surfin' Safari." According to Brian … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Surfin’ Safari
Movie Music Monday – An American Tale
We go back to 1986 for today's movie - Steven Spielberg's An American Tale. In the movie, a family of mice from the Ukraine immigrates to the United States, but loses young Fievel along the way. One lonely night, Fievel (Phillip Glasser) and his sister Tanya (Betsy Cathcart), separated by a long distance, sing "Somewhere … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – An American Tale
I Was “Today” Years Old When I Found This Out …
Our first home had one. My grandparents home had one. I think my parents had one, too. Of course, not until today did I know what it was for. Go to your bathroom and open the medicine cabinet. Does it have a small slit on the back of it? I'll wait. Not sure what I'm … Continue reading I Was “Today” Years Old When I Found This Out …
Book Recommendation – Ward D
Since discovering the Libby App, my wife and I have been listening to almost all of our books in the car. She gets through hers faster than me, as she tends to be able to listen to them at work, too. She will grab books that I already have on my Goodreads "Want to Read" … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Ward D
Friday Photo Flashback
One of the greatest things about working in radio was being in a position to help people. This is where local radio wins! Real people helping real people. My Friday Photo Flashback this week takes me back to the very first B-95 Country Cares For St. Jude Kids Radiothon. When Brian Cleary took over as … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Another Example of My Not-So-Superior Brain
A little backstory, first. You may recall that last summer they tore up our street, and sidewalks, and almost every one of our front lawns. My front lawn was where they wound up parking all of their bulldozers, excavators, and even their Port-a-John. They told us that when it was all done things would be … Continue reading Another Example of My Not-So-Superior Brain
