Throwback Thursday Tune

When it was brought to my attention that the "musical" posts here have not been what they used to be, I decided to make it a point to do one today. This one takes us back to 1990. The year before Elton John released his Sleeping With The Past album. The first single was Healing Hands followed by … Continue reading Throwback Thursday Tune →

First Rambling of Year #6

I posted earlier that this blog celebrates it's 6th year today. Technically, I guess that blog was the first of year #6, however, this is the first blog with more ... content. He's a comedian This morning, Andrew was moving all the chairs in the living room around. He kept pushing them away from the wall. So I … Continue reading First Rambling of Year #6 →

Blog Milestone Celebration

It is really amazing to think that I have been faithfully blogging here on WordPress for 6 years. In that time I have shared many memories, thoughts on life in general, major life events, music and entertainment topics, asked questions, introduced guest bloggers, and shared some very personal things. I like to think that there have been … Continue reading Blog Milestone Celebration →

Book Recommendation: The Mystery Guest

Here I am again with a book that has a recurring character in a series. I read Nita Prose's book The Maid awhile back. It was one of those that kept popping up on my friend's list of books to read. I picked it up and read it in just a couple days. You can read my initial thoughts … Continue reading Book Recommendation: The Mystery Guest →

Returning The Favor

If you have been following my blog, you probably know of the many projects that my father-in-law has helped me with. We made a nook together, put new posts and re-decked our side porch, installed more appliances than I can count and SO much more. I was overdue to return the favor. When we got our … Continue reading Returning The Favor →

Speechless & Excited

What a game!

Book recommendation: Remarkably Bright Creatures.

I have seen this book come up over and over again on Goodreads, in blogs I follow, and online. You know the old saying, "You can't judge a book by its cover?" Well, that holds true here. This was a book that I just wouldn't have read by looking at it or even after reading … Continue reading Book recommendation: Remarkably Bright Creatures. →

Book Recommendation: Death Comes to Marlow

You may recall that a couple weeks ago I wrote about the Marlow Murder Club. It is very similar to the Thursday Night Murder Club books. I loved it. You can read about that here: https://nostalgicitalian.com/2024/01/11/book-recommendation-the-marlow-murder-club/ I was glad to see that the second book in the series was also available in audiobook form and I checked it … Continue reading Book Recommendation: Death Comes to Marlow →

A Small Gesture That Made Me Smile and Gave Me Hope

On my way to work today, something happened that struck me in a big way. I didn't expect it, and perhaps that's why I felt compelled to share it with you. In order to get to the expressway, I have to drive on a two lane road. Along the way there are many homes, a church or … Continue reading A Small Gesture That Made Me Smile and Gave Me Hope →

Turntable Talk 22 – Instrumental In Their Success

They say "out with the old and in with the new," but I'm glad that an old feature continues! I am, of course, talking about Turntable Talk hosted by Dave Ruch from A Sound Day. For 22 months, he has proposed various musical topics for our group of music lovers to write about. Not only do I love … Continue reading Turntable Talk 22 – Instrumental In Their Success →