With all of the coverage on TV of these Billionaires wanting to be astronauts, you would think that no one had ever been to space before! I am starting to think that these guys are getting more attention and media coverage than the astronauts of the past! I also think this is all about ego. … Continue reading Bezos, Branson, and Billionaires -Nostalgic Italian says “Who Cares?!”
Song Draft – Pick #1 – Mind Over Matter – Nolan Strong and the Diablos
This blog is part of the 2021 Song Draft hosted by Hanspostcard.... I have followed his blog, for some time and he always posts some great musical and movie stuff! His blog can be found here: https://slicethelife.com/author/hanspostcard/ I'd like to thank Hans for allowing me to participate in the song draft (and Max for asking … Continue reading Song Draft – Pick #1 – Mind Over Matter – Nolan Strong and the Diablos
My Time Telling Mouse!
LONG before the Apple watch was popular ..... Long before digital watches were popular .... ...we learned how to read the face of a clock and tell time. In math class we were even tested on clock faces!! Once I learned how to tell time, my folks bought me a watch. I remember that watch … Continue reading My Time Telling Mouse!
I Miss My Hammock!
Years ago, when I bought my first home, there was only one thing that I wanted for the back yard. We had a huge shade tree in the yard, and I wanted a hammock to relax in. The hammock that I had, came with the rope hammock and a stand. It took a few tries … Continue reading I Miss My Hammock!
A Quiet Fourth & Song Draft Update
How life has changed in only a couple of years! Every 4th of July, our town puts on a fireworks show that is literally in our back yard. We usually have a big back yard BBQ, bonfire, and invite everyone over to watch the fireworks. Last year, the show was cancelled because of Covid. This … Continue reading A Quiet Fourth & Song Draft Update
Remember R-R-R-Raw Power?
When I was a kid, we spent our summers outside. If we weren't playing baseball, we were riding our bikes around the neighborhood. Almost every kid I knew would ride their bike and pretend it was a car or a motorcycle. I was six years old and I remember seeing an add for this thing … Continue reading Remember R-R-R-Raw Power?
My “Go to” Karaoke Song(s)
It has been some time since a "Daily Writing Prompt" moved me enough to use it as a blog idea. Today's though, was definitely one I could use. The Prompt? "What is your 'go to' karaoke song?" I have to admit, I have sung a lot of karaoke. I did this mainly when I was … Continue reading My “Go to” Karaoke Song(s)
Words of Praise From Tricky Dickie
One of the things I love about the Facebook Memory Feed is every now and then something pops up I forgot about. Today is one of those instances. I am sure that I have the letter referenced in this writing somewhere in a box at home. I don't know where it is off the top … Continue reading Words of Praise From Tricky Dickie
Chasing Fireflies
Last night, I sat outside on the porch after I put Ella to bed. It was still light out, so I grabbed the baby monitor and my Bible and went out to read. As evening rolled in and it started to get dark, I looked out into the yard and watched as the fireflies were … Continue reading Chasing Fireflies
Thank you “Friend”
I went to the side door to put some boxes in the recycle bin and noticed a small box on the porch. Sam has ordered a few toys for Ella, so I assumed it was for her. I noticed that the box was addressed to me. I asked Sam if she had ordered anything for … Continue reading Thank you “Friend”
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 