I’m Gonna Miss You, “Sir”

I'm still trying to process the loss of my friend, Tom Shaner. He passed away just before Christmas. He was my high school band director. He was more than just a friend to me (and many others). He was a mentor, a leader, a counselor, a cheerleader, a boss, a role model, an advisor, and … Continue reading I’m Gonna Miss You, “Sir” →

Holiday Wish

Merry Christmas to each of you! Had something happen this week that I am going to write about in the next day or two. It is taking me a while to sort feelings and thoughts.... I hope your enjoyed your holiday!!

Endings and Beginnings

"What feels like the end is often the beginning ..." I will be the first to admit that this blog is more appropriate for the end of the year. However, with the events of the past few days (which I will elaborate on in a future blog), it weighed on me to write these thoughts … Continue reading Endings and Beginnings →

No More Snow Days??!!

Flashback: A winter day in the late 1970's. At 6:30am, the phone rings. It is our neighbor, who works for the school district. She informs my mom or dad that school has been cancelled for today. We know before it even hits the TV or radio! It's a SNOW DAY!! Back to today - 2020. … Continue reading No More Snow Days??!! →

The “Overlap”

We are now three days from Christmas. Remember back in October when folks were all up in arms about people putting Christmas stuff up? I remember blogging about how this year we could use some happiness and approved of the "early" holiday cheer. I was reminded of a cartoon which shows up every year (in … Continue reading The “Overlap” →

A Holiday Dozen

I mentioned to my friend Max that I had hoped to post a Christmas song every day from December 1st through Christmas Day. When it comes to holiday tunes, I could probably post a favorite Christmas song for every day of the year ... At any rate, rather than spend the time to do that, … Continue reading A Holiday Dozen →

Christmas Cards

Does anyone send Christmas Cards anymore? I remember growing up, we'd get 3-5 Christmas cards in the mail a day. I remember my mom stringing garland up on the wall and placing each card on the garland. My grandma had some homemade card holder that had yarn around a metal coffee can and you slipped … Continue reading Christmas Cards →

Music Memory – String of Pearls

Today, my grandfather would have been 98 years old. I debated writing another blog about him, but when I went back and read the one I wrote two years ago, I realized I couldn't really add much more to it. You can read that blog here: https://nostalgicitalian.com/2018/12/16/happy-birthday-pops/ So today, in honor of his birthday, I'll … Continue reading Music Memory – String of Pearls →

9 Years Old For a Night

In my blog "A Special Visitor," I wrote about Santa's visit to my daughter, Ella. Santa is my friend Jan. It had been a while since we caught up, so after pictures, we chatted for a while. We were trying to figure out how long ago we had met. I can answer that with certainty … Continue reading 9 Years Old For a Night →

A Surprise Visitor

Here we are less than 2 weeks away from Christmas. No doubt things have gotta be pretty hectic up at the North Pole as they prepare for their long night of massive deliveries! That, however, didn't stop a jolly old elf from making his way to our house this weekend! Recently I mentioned in a … Continue reading A Surprise Visitor →