I'm sure that it is pure coincidence, but you know I had to take advantage of the fact that Movie Music Monday falls on Groundhog Day. I bet you I don't even have to tell you what song is featured today, because it has kind of become a Groundhog Day tradition. I don't know very … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Groundhog Day
A Brand New Month
Happy February! I'm not feeling too creative today. It's been a very long week/month. As we turn the page on a new month, I thought I'd share some things to celebrate this month: February is National Heart Month. "Anyone can be at risk for heart disease. More and more, our sedentary lifestyles are putting us … Continue reading A Brand New Month
Book Recommendation – Stoogeology
As a Three Stooges fan, I have pretty much read every book about them. I have read Moe's autobiography, Curly's biography written by his niece, Larry's biography written by Steve Cox, both of the Shemp biographies, and just about every other "compilation." This book has popped up on my Amazon "You Might Like" list for … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Stoogeology
Friday Photo Flashback
Today's photo was taken during one of my brother's visits home. I chose it because it is one of my favorite photos of my dad, my brother and me. It's hard to believe, but I think this photo is about 20+ years old. I'm guessing it was taken around 2006ish. I remember my brother, his … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
An Apple a Day … May Drive Me Crazy
After a lot of thought, weighing all options, and calculating savings - I jumped ship. I made the call last night and not only switched carriers from Verizon to T-Mobile, I went Apple. The best deal for me not only is going to save me about $100 a month, my wife and I both get … Continue reading An Apple a Day … May Drive Me Crazy
To T or Not To T. To I or Not To I. Those Are The Questions.
I have been a customer with Verizon for over 20 years. I have stayed with them because I knew that if I was traveling I would have a good signal. When I was DJing, I had their Jetpack which allowed me to use internet to download songs if I had to. Today, I rarely travel … Continue reading To T or Not To T. To I or Not To I. Those Are The Questions.
Tune Tuesday – Jerome Kern
Born on this day 141 years ago, one of the great contributors to the Great American Songbook - Jerome Kern. He was born January 27, 1885. Jerome Kern was one of the most important American theatre composers of the early 20th century. He wrote more than 700 songs that were used in over 100 stage … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Jerome Kern
Enter Year Nine
This week I was informed of another blogging milestone! 8 years ago, I created this blog for a couple reasons. First, I needed a place to vent my frustrations during a very trying time in my life. Second, I wanted to start getting stories and memories somewhere in writing. Over the years, I've shared personal … Continue reading Enter Year Nine
Movie Music Monday – The Color of Money
Born today in 1925, the legendary Paul Newman. He was in so many great movies. One of my favorites was the 1961 film The Hustler. Newman played "Fast Eddie" Felson who is a small time pool hustler who challenges Minnesota Fats played by Jackie Gleason. He would reprise that role again 25 years later in … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – The Color of Money
Shake Your Pom Pom
Friday night, Ella made her debut as a cheerleader. Their group of gals cheered at a basketball game. At the beginning of the game, they dimmed the lights and introduced the cheerleaders and the teams. The girls made a "tunnel" that the players ran through as they shook their pom poms in the air. Before … Continue reading Shake Your Pom Pom
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 