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Trivia Break …

Last night, our company had our monthly meeting/holiday get together. We began with presentations from some of our equipment representatives. That was followed by a presentation from one of our docs. We then had dinner which was followed by my trivia game and the final presentations. In my opinion, the questions were fairly easy, but … Continue reading Trivia Break … →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 4 Comments December 6, 2023 3 Minutes

A Wild Night of Lights

The Family and I had the opportunity to go to the Detroit Zoo for their Wild Lights this weekend. Sam and I used to go every year. The last time we went she was VERY pregnant with Ella. Ready to see the lights We figured this year they were both old enough to enjoy the … Continue reading A Wild Night of Lights →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 9 Comments December 4, 2023December 3, 2023 2 Minutes

Thoughts on The Man Who Invented Christmas

I finally had the chance to sit and watch The Man Who Invented Christmas last night. It is based on the book of the same name and is the story of how Charles Dickens came to write the holiday classic, A Christmas Carol. If you have been a follower of this blog for a while, … Continue reading Thoughts on The Man Who Invented Christmas →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 5 Comments December 3, 2023December 3, 2023 2 Minutes

Master of Questions (and other Nonsense)

Trivial Problem I've been asked by my boss to act as Emcee for Holiday Trivia at our Christmas Meeting/Gathering. There will be some training before hand, catered dinner, and Holiday Trivia. I've never been to a Trivia night at any local bar or pub. Because of this, I really have no idea how they play. … Continue reading Master of Questions (and other Nonsense) →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 7 Comments November 29, 2023 3 Minutes

Busy, But Thankful

I hope this blog finds you enjoying the remainder of the holiday weekend. My weekend, which was supposed to be very relaxing, wound up being full of the unexpected. Wednesday afternoon, I got a call from my wife. Her dad had passed out at the doctor's office. His blood pressure was up and down. They … Continue reading Busy, But Thankful →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 10 Comments November 25, 2023 3 Minutes

Thanksgiving Rerun

When I worked on the radio, we would often “recycle” bits. We would take something we had done in the past and “re-run” it, often updating it to be current. This blog is actually a recycling of an earlier Thanksgiving blog from four years ago, updated for 2023. I have gained many new followers over … Continue reading Thanksgiving Rerun →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 10 Comments November 23, 2023November 23, 2023 18 Minutes

Turkey Week

The turkey is in the fridge thawing out and should be ready for the oven by Thursday morning. We always cook it in a bag, and it usually comes out ok. I'm looking forward to a simple Thanksgiving holiday. I've always loved this picture of Redd Foxx and Demond Wilson from Sanford and Son I … Continue reading Turkey Week →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 8 Comments November 21, 2023 1 Minute

Short Week

I am so glad for the short work week. I'm looking forward to family time. Sam and I have Friday off and we are going to the Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo. We did this almost every year we have been together, but haven't ventured through it with the kids yet. This will be … Continue reading Short Week →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 9 Comments November 20, 2023 1 Minute

Turntable Talk #20 – Like a Rolling Stone

It is time for one of my favorite features to write for - Turntable Talk, hosted by Dave Ruch over at A Sound Day. This is the 20th round for this feature and Dave has brought it full circle, so to speak. The first edition was about the Beatles and whether they were still relevant … Continue reading Turntable Talk #20 – Like a Rolling Stone →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 10 Comments November 18, 2023November 9, 2023 6 Minutes

Friday Gratitude

I'd like to begin by thanking each of you who reached out either in the comments, via email, or text offering support after yesterday's blog. I truly appreciate it you. Today ends with more emotions - anger, sadness, confusion, and helplessness. I truly cannot wait for my appointment this week. Something has got to change. … Continue reading Friday Gratitude →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 5 Comments November 17, 2023 3 Minutes

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