This is the 45th Turntable Talk that I have been lucky enough to participate in. Thanks again to Dave from A Sound Day for offering up a new and interesting topic each month. I am happy to see new contributors and always look forward to reading everyone's post. Since this month kicked off a new … Continue reading Turntable Talk #45 -“That’s New”
Book Recommendation – Not Quite Dead Yet
When I listen to an audiobook, I use the Libby or Hoopla apps in my car. Most of the time I will go to my Goodreads "Want to Read" list and search the apps for what is available. One thing that I have noticed is many of the recommendations on all of the apps are … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Not Quite Dead Yet
Friday Photo Flashback
In 2013, I was in the final semesters of our sleep program. For one of the classes we were given an assignment involving a presentation. We were to pick a partner (or partners) and do a presentation on a sleep disorder. There was a catch however. The presentation could not be something that was a … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
2025’s Top Ten Blogs
I continue to play catch up on my look back at 2025. Usually I have these things up in early January. I guess I need to plan a bit better next year. I went back and checked out the stats from 2025 and made a list of the ten most popular blogs viewed last year. … Continue reading 2025’s Top Ten Blogs
Huh? Pardon Me? What?
This weekend was very odd. Saturday my mother-in-law called to see if the kids wanted to go to the circus on Sunday. They were excited and I took them over to spend the night, so they could go with Nana after they woke up. I went home Saturday night and played on the Xbox for … Continue reading Huh? Pardon Me? What?
Mr. Universe, Mr. Reeves and “Drops”
Today marks the 99th birthday of Steve Reeves. He was best known as a body builder before becoming an actor. Many say that he was responsible for making bodybuilding popular worldwide. He held the title of Mr. America in 1947, Mr. World in 1948, and Mr. Universe in 1950. He wrote many books on bodybuilding … Continue reading Mr. Universe, Mr. Reeves and “Drops”
Tune Tuesday – What’s Going On
It was on this day in 1971 that Tamla Records (a division of Motown) released Marvin Gaye's What's Going On. According to many stories, it almost wasn't released. From songfacts.com: According to the book Mercy, Mercy Me: The Art, Loves & Demons of Marvin Gaye, Motown head Berry Gordy initially refused to release this song, calling … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – What’s Going On
Movie Music Monday – Mermaids
Today we wish Shelley Fabares a Happy 82nd birthday. Shelley is primarily known for her many TV roles. She played Mary on The Donna Reed Show and Christine Armstrong Fox on Coach. She also popped up on The Twilight Zone, The Love Boat, Newhart, Fantasy Island, The Rockford Files, Ironside and many more. I almost … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Mermaids
“We Can Rebuild Him …”
"Steve Austin, astronaut. A man barely alive." Cue Oscar Goldman ... "Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to make the world's first bionic man. Steve Austin will be that man. Better than he was before. Better . . . stronger . . . faster." After three TV movies intended to … Continue reading “We Can Rebuild Him …”
My Top 25 Books of 2025
I am a couple weeks late on this. Many of my book reading blogger friends were more on top of it and posted their list during the first week of the new year. They took their Goodreads Year-end wrap ups and chose their 10 favorite books and posted them. This year I read 50 books … Continue reading My Top 25 Books of 2025
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 