Yesterday was Veteran's Day. Facebook will filled with photos and stories of men and women in uniform yesterday. It made me proud to know so many friends who served in the armed forced. At the same time, I was saddened to see photos of those who lost their lives while serving our country - grandfathers, … Continue reading A Remembrance Day March
Friday Photo Flashback
It is time for another Friday Photo Flashback. This week, it is a bit different. In the past installments, I have picked on photo and written about things in it, or the memories connected to it. Today, however, is Veteran's Day and I have a few photos that I want to share. The camera at … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
November 10, 1975 – On The Big Lake They Called “Gitche Gumee”
It was 47 years today that the Edmund Fitzgerald went down in Michigan's Lake Superior. The wreck inspired Gordon Lightfoot to write "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald," a song which will no doubt play on some of the local stations throughout the day today. I don't think they ever really taught much about it … Continue reading November 10, 1975 – On The Big Lake They Called “Gitche Gumee”
Thanks, Kevin!
I have made it no secret that I love to read the "educational" portion of the newspaper. I am referring, of course, to the comics! A few years ago, when I started my blog, I even devoted a blog to them and talked about many of my favorites. You can read about that here: https://nostalgicitalian.com/2019/06/01/the-comics/ … Continue reading Thanks, Kevin!
Hello Darkness, My Old Friend
This past weekend was the end of Daylight Saving Time. It is hard enough for people on a normal schedule to adjust to this twice a year, but as a midnight person it makes it very difficult! So many people were bragging about getting an extra hour of sleep, that meant nothing to our family. … Continue reading Hello Darkness, My Old Friend
Turntable Talk #8 – Best Year In Music?
Once again, Dave from A Sound Day has asked some of us music lovers to participate in another round of Turntable Talk. This time around was a bit of a challenge for me. Dave's e-mail stated: "Put your thinking caps on and go through your stacks of records (or scroll thru that I-pod) and ... … Continue reading Turntable Talk #8 – Best Year In Music?
Everyone Knows It’s Windy
We have a high wind advisory in effect for the area tonight. The temperatures are still nice, so I opened the windows to enjoy the breeze. The TV is on in the background and the kids and I are on the floor playing when I hear this huge wind gust. It was big. That was … Continue reading Everyone Knows It’s Windy
Friday Photo Flashback
Its time for another edition of my Friday Photo Flashback. I stumbled upon a photo that brought back many memories making me happy and sad at the same time. Take a peak: If I was going to put a date on this, it is probably around 1996 or 1997. It looks like it was taken … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Mouse Wrecker!
This afternoon before work, I wanted to go for a walk. The kids had been a handful throughout the day and Sam said that she wanted to stay home. I thought it would be a good idea to take the kids and give her a good half hour of quiet. So I loaded up the … Continue reading Mouse Wrecker!
Indian Summer Walks
We've really had a few nice days this week. The temperatures haven't been too cold and the sun has been shining. I guess this is what some would call an Indian Summer. According to the great Wikipedia (LOL): An Indian summer is a period of unseasonably warm, dry weather that sometimes occurs in autumn in … Continue reading Indian Summer Walks