When I started to feel that awful pain in my back, I called the doctor and made an appointment. When I got there, they had these funky thermometers mounted on the walls at the check in windows. Basically, put your forehead close to it and it gets your temp. It was actually pretty cool. Once … Continue reading Doctor, Doctor! Give Me the News …
A Busy (and Painful) Weekend
Saturday Saturday morning, I came home from work and went right to bed. Sam and I had plans to celebrate our anniversary this weekend. Originally, I was going to take her to an amazing Italian place in Troy (about and hour and 15 minutes from our house). After some discussion, we decided that since it … Continue reading A Busy (and Painful) Weekend
Never Go To Bed Hungry?
In 1984, Clara Peller rose to stardom because of her appearance in a Wendy's commercial. Wendy's went after their competitors (McDonald's and Burger King) by focusing on the fact that their hamburger patties were hidden under the large bun, while Wendy's single patty was bigger than their bun. In the commercial, Clara is at a … Continue reading Never Go To Bed Hungry?
I STILL Believe in Miracles!
In the past few months, I have had many new followers to this blog. For the benefit of them, here is a brief introduction to where this blog is going. Prior to 2017, my life was a shambles. I suffered from depression. I was unhappy. I was lost. I was not "me." Because of years … Continue reading I STILL Believe in Miracles!
Maybe I’m Over Thinking This …
I don't want to get too deep into this. Personally, I think it is getting out of hand. I don't have it all figured out. However, I can speak to what I know is true for me. I watched Elmer Fudd ... I watched Yosimite Sam... ...and I have never had the desire to own … Continue reading Maybe I’m Over Thinking This …
Happy Birthday, Henny!
The "King of the One Liners," Henny Youngman, was born today in 1906. He told pretty much the same jokes for 70 years, and they always got laughs! Here are some of my favorite Henny Youngman lines: Take my wife... Please!Why does the New Italian navy have glass bottom boats? To see the Old Italian … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Henny!
Guest Blogger: Beatles Songs Covered (Max – Part 2)
Making his triumphant return this week to my blog is my pal Max. His blog can be found here: https://powerpop.blog/ Last week, he presented a blog of his favorite Beatles songs that were cover songs (songs originally done by other artists). This week, he looks at the other side of the coin. Here now, is … Continue reading Guest Blogger: Beatles Songs Covered (Max – Part 2)
No More Shop
I guess I shouldn't have been surprised when I read a recent article stating that many schools across the country no longer offer "shop" classes. Ken Robinson, Ph.D, wrote in " Creative Schools, The Element, Finding Your Element, and Out of Our Minds" that vocational programs like shop class have been on the decline in … Continue reading No More Shop
Coffee Sweetness
The Old Favorite A couple years ago, I blogged about my favorite holiday coffee blend. The Coffee Beanery has a seasonal coffee that comes out right around Thanksgiving that I absolutely love called Cinnamon Holiday Blend. I usually try to buy a few bags throughout the holiday season and get enough so that I can … Continue reading Coffee Sweetness
10 More Days …
Spring will officially arrive in 10 days (March 20), but today certainly felt like it was here. We had record temperatures here in Michigan. Our local news station said that we hit 71 degrees today. Sadly, because I worked last night, I slept through it. Granted, it was still nice when I left for work … Continue reading 10 More Days …
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 