Today is Bernie Kopell's 92nd birthday. Many will remember him best as Doc Adam Bricker on the Love Boat, but he was around long before that. He appeared on The Jack Benny Show, That Girl, Ben Casey, When Things Were Rotten, Bewitched, The Danny Thomas Show, The Doris Day Show, Chico and the Man and … Continue reading Summer Rerun – TV Show Draft – Bernie’s Birthday
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Friday Photo Flashback
It's the first day of summer, but "the boys of summer" have been playing for sometime. As a long time Detroit Tigers fan, I have to admit that I am enjoying their season so far. They've really had some players come through. Both offensively and defensively they have done quite well. In all of baseball, … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Life’s Little Moments
I've said this numerous times, but it is so special when I can get all of my kids together. My oldest had called and asked if we could go to dinner on Father's Day. I told him that I would like that and suggested we go somewhere cheap. My thoughts were to go to a … Continue reading Life’s Little Moments
The Music of My Life – The 2000’s Part 2
This is sort of a continuation of the Music of My Life feature. It focused on music from 1970-2025. It featured tunes that have special meaning to me, brought back a certain memory or a tune that I just really like. I found that with the first three decades, there were songs that I didn't … Continue reading The Music of My Life – The 2000’s Part 2
Tune Tuesday – Could It Be Magic
Happy 82nd birthday to Barry Manilow. Over his 60 year career, many folks have made fun of Barry. A buddy of my dad's called him "Barely Man-enough," while a radio DJ friend called him "Barry Banana Nose." Despite the jokes and such, you cannot deny that the guy was a musical success! Manilow has recorded … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Could It Be Magic
Movie Music Monday – Grease
47 years ago today, Grease opened in theaters starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. In its opening weekend, the film grossed $8,941,717 in 862 theaters in the United States and Canada, ranking at number 2 (behind Jaws 2). The soundtrack album for Grease featured some original songs (Grease, Summer Nights, You're the One That I … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Grease
Father’s Day
Happy Father's Day to my "Dad" friends! I hope you are being celebrated today. Andrew and Ella couldn't wait for today, so they gave me my gifts yesterday. When they got up today and Sam reminded them that it was Father's Day, Ella said, "That was yesterday." Ever since, she has referred to yesterday as … Continue reading Father’s Day
Book Recommendation – Paranoia
Every once in a while I need to bump a book on my "To be read" list up. This happens for various reasons. Sometimes the audiobook becomes available sooner than expected. Other times it is because I really have waited to read the book. This one - well, it was the book my wife got … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Paranoia
Friday Photo Flashback
37 years ago this week I graduated from high school. I was such a band nerd in high school. Band was my life in high school. It was a place where you were accepted, you worked together, and core memories were made. I remember my sophomore and junior years playing music before the commencement ceremony … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Life’s Little Moments
Life just never seems to slow down. sometimes I get to the end of the week and even after doing all kinds of things, I feel like I've accomplished nothing. The last two weeks have been really messed up for me. I took Thursday and Friday off last week for Ella's surgery. The week before … Continue reading Life’s Little Moments
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 