Born today 118 years ago ... The always LOUD Ethel Merman! She holds her own on screen with some of the biggest names in comedy in It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. On Broadway she starred in Hello Dolly, Anything Goes, Gypsy, and Annie Get Your Gun. She has been called "the undisputed First … Continue reading Everything’s Coming Up Ethel …
Friday Photo Flashback
I stumbled on a picture of my mom yesterday and thought it would make a good flashback picture. The picture shows my mom holding on to the only cat who ever lived in their house. I remember the cat was named Callie and it never seemed to want to be near anyone but mom. How … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Book Recommendation – I See You’ve Called In Dead
Here is another example of a book that I picked up because of the title - I See You've Called In Dead. It is also an example of a book that I found to be funny and thought provoking at the same time. Before I get into my thoughts, here is the Goodreads synopsis: The … Continue reading Book Recommendation – I See You’ve Called In Dead
Life’s Little Moment’s
One of my blogger friends, Britta, is so good at finding joy in the little things in life. She often blogs about them and I love how she writes about their impact on her life. I tell you about that because all in all, this week has been uneventful for me. However, there were some … Continue reading Life’s Little Moment’s
Tune Tuesday – Folsom Prison Blues
In 1955, Johnny Cash released the hit "Folsom Prison Blues." Shortly after that, he became interested in recording a performance at a prison. The idea was always on his mind, but it wasn't until some changes in personnel at his record label that the idea came to fruition. It was on this day in 1968 … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Folsom Prison Blues
Movie Music Monday – Honeymoon in Vegas
Last Thursday would have been Elvis Presley's 91st birthday. Believe it or not, that's not why I picked today's movie - Honeymoon in Vegas. I actually chose it because the soundtrack is loaded with some great Elvis cover songs. Take a look at the talented folks who contributed to the album! Offering up their versions … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Honeymoon in Vegas
Toss These Out in 2026
For 50 years now, the Lake Superior State University has published a yearly list of words (or phrases) from the past year that are "banished" for their "misuse, overuse and general uselessness." Throughout the year, they took submissions from the US and around the world to create this year's list. In total, they received over … Continue reading Toss These Out in 2026
Book Recommendation – How The Penguins Saved Veronica
It seems that I am reading faster than I can write recommendations. I've read at least four books that I want to write about, and will get to them. I know some blogger friends write about 4 or 5 books in one post, but I'd rather do them one at a time. I appreciate your … Continue reading Book Recommendation – How The Penguins Saved Veronica
Where Did the Humour Go? – A Reblog
Every now and then I read something that hits the nail on the head. That is the case with this blog from Earthly Comforts. It seems to me that the industry forgot that a sitcom is a "situation comedy." Do yourself a favor and watch an old episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show, The … Continue reading Where Did the Humour Go? – A Reblog
Happy 100th, Soupy!
Yesterday marked the 100th birthday of one of my comedy heroes - Soupy Sales. My dad introduced me to Soupy and his humor when I was young. He grew up watching Soupy when he did a lunch time show in the Detroit area. I was lucky enough to be around when The New Soupy Sales … Continue reading Happy 100th, Soupy!
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 