It's amazing how two people can remember different things about the same event. My brother and I chatted on the phone tonight. Today marks the 39th anniversary of the passing of our grandfather. In talking about this, my brother and I both (1) remembered that we had been at my grandma's house the night before … Continue reading Remember Fast 111’s?
Tune Tuesday – Autumn Leaves
It's been sometime since I've posted something for Tune Tuesday. With today being the first official day of Autumn, I wanted to post one of my favorite "seasonal" songs - Autumn Leaves. There have been many versions of the song, but I just love the way Nat King Cole does it. Nat released his vocal … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Autumn Leaves
I Now Pronounce You …
Another first for me this past weekend - I performed a wedding ceremony. Many years ago, I worked briefly for a DJ company that had all of their DJ's get ordained on the internet. The idea was that if you were DJing a wedding where the minister didn't show up, you could step in (and … Continue reading I Now Pronounce You …
Football and Family
Ashamed to be a Fan Like most guys, I'm a football fan. I'm also a very lucky football fan, as my wife loves to watch football, too! For my readers who don't know, I live in Michigan. The good news is that we have a professional NFL team here. The bad news is that the … Continue reading Football and Family
This is a First
I am honored I want to thank my friends at the Pure Entertainment Preservation Society ( https://pureentertainmentpreservationsociety.wordpress.com/ ) for nominating my blog for the Blogger Recognition Award. I guess I never thought that this personal blog would be thought of as "award worthy." This award has simple rules. Thank the blogger who nominated you and … Continue reading This is a First
“Bad Days Build Better Days”
I don't feel like blogging. I don't feel like being here. I have so many thoughts running through my mind. I feel like my insides are being torn apart. I am sad and want to cry. I am mad and want to scream. I am tired and need to sleep. I am frustrated and don't … Continue reading “Bad Days Build Better Days”
Three C’s – Confidence, Character, and Change
Three C's Do a Google search of "Three C's" and you will find many: Three C's of SucessThree C's of LeadershipThree C's of Business CommunicationThree C's of MarketingThree C's to Help Children SuceedThree C's of Strong Writing The list goes on and on. The Three C's of this blog don't necessarily all fit together under … Continue reading Three C’s – Confidence, Character, and Change
Childhood Celebrity Crushes
Today's blog comes from a daily writing prompt. While this topic has often come up in conversations with friends over the years, I'm surprised I've never written about it. The prompt: "Did you have a Celebrity Crush growing up?" If I am being honest, I had a few. Sometimes, the only reason I watched a … Continue reading Childhood Celebrity Crushes
Are you a “Grumbletonian?”
The English language is full of words that rarely get used today. I don't know what made me think of this particular word this week. I don't know if maybe I heard someone say it on the radio or TV, but the word makes me chuckle. The word is "cockamamie." It means ridiculous. Example: Who … Continue reading Are you a “Grumbletonian?”
Antiques and Other Thoughts
Old Treasures = Old Memories Lately, I've noticed some things on Facebook marketplace that take me back to my childhood. This is much like when I have stopped by Goodwill or the Salvation Army. One time I was walking through Goodwill and I saw a brass teapot that my grandmother had on a table in … Continue reading Antiques and Other Thoughts
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 