This Sunday (6/9) will mark 36 years since I graduated from high school. Coincidentally, I graduated from college with my Associates Degree 25 years later (11 years ago). I mention this because there have been so many graduation posts on Facebook over the last week or two. Many of my friends have been celebrating the … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
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
Pondering
Every once in a while I will get blindsided by something unexpected. Recently, I was contacted by someone who was given my name as someone who "would be perfect" for a position at their company. Not much was discussed over the phone and I almost blew it off. However, a friend of mine reminded me … Continue reading Pondering
The Music of My Life – 1973
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 in … Continue reading The Music of My Life – 1973
Tune Tuesday – Wasted Days and Wasted Nights
The great Freddy Fender was born today in 1937 in Texas. He got his start in the music business in the 1950's and had a few hits, but it wasn't until 1975 when he broke through with the song Before the Next Tear Drop Falls. His next big hit was Wasted Days and Wasted Nights, … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Wasted Days and Wasted Nights
Movie Music Monday – I’m Ready
For Movie Music Monday this week, I bring you a song from a movie that I have never seen. I want to say that I was exposed to the soundtrack while walking through a Barnes and Noble or FYE and it was playing over the speakers. I heard this neat cover of a Fats Domino … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – I’m Ready
Book Recommendation – End of Story by AJ Finn
As you know, I love a good mystery. I also love a mystery with a great "I didn't see that coming" moment. My latest read had both, and when the "I didn't see that coming moment" came I was truly floored. Here is the Goodreads synopsis: “I’ll be dead in three months. Come tell my … Continue reading Book Recommendation – End of Story by AJ Finn
National Game Show Day
Today is June 1 and it is National Game Show Day! It is a day for celebrating all timeless game shows, past and present. National Game Show Day honors one of the oldest and most cherished genres of TV. According to the National Day Calendar: Game Shows are watched by millions of Americans every single … Continue reading National Game Show Day
Friday Photo Flashback
There is plenty to dislike about social media. I know many people who have deleted accounts because of things like political posts, advertisements, censorship of their posts and stuff like that. I, on the other hand, really enjoy social media. One of the reasons I love it is that I get to share in the … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Powerful stuff
I'm not familiar with Cody Bret, but when I came across this, I knew I had to share... The way people view you....Sometimes I think about the different characters I play in everybody’s story.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀I’m a terrible person in some people's narratives and a Godsend in others. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀And none of it has anything to do with … Continue reading Powerful stuff
The Music of My Life – 1972
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 in … Continue reading The Music of My Life – 1972
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 