I wish I could speak Italian. I have always wanted to learn. I guess I always end up talking myself into believing that I can't learn it. The older I get, the less I can remember. I also tell myself that I probably don't have the time to learn it. Then, there is the cost … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Vieni Sul Mar
Don’t Repeat After Me …
The word for today, dear reader is "Echolalia". Echolalia is a normal part of learning language. A child learns how to use language by repeating what they hear around them. So echolalia is basically when children repeat what you say. I was reminded of a story, which prompted me to write this blog today. That … Continue reading Don’t Repeat After Me …
A Golden Gift
Outside of a wedding ring, I don't know many men who wear a lot of jewelry (unless they are a rapper!). I know a few guys who wear a chain around their neck or maybe a bracelet. I don't wear much jewelry, and up until a year or so ago, I only wore a ring. … Continue reading A Golden Gift
Tune Tuesday – What This Country Needs
It has been some time since I posted a song for Tune Tuesday. Part of the reason for this is that I have been spending most of my drive to and from work listening to Old Radio Shows. This week, I plugged the old iPod in and hit shuffle. I used to keep my "To … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – What This Country Needs
Rest In Peace, James Lipton
I was saddened to read of the passing of James Lipton this week at age 93. Many know him from Inside the Actor's Studio, but he did so much more. He was a writer and producer (working with greats like Bob Hope, and writing for many soap operas). He was also an actor (on Guiding … Continue reading Rest In Peace, James Lipton
“Hello, Papa!”
We had plenty of great reactions when we told our family we were having a baby. One of the most genuine was from my dad. He was just thrilled when he found out. He has always wanted a granddaughter and we took a video of him opening up a onesie that told him he was … Continue reading “Hello, Papa!”
Fatherly Observations (AKA “Things I Forgot About Having a Newborn”)
Sam and I sat down to start filling in the baby book we received for Ella. It's a very nice book and has little pouches to keep her first lock of hair, baby hospital bracelet and other things. It has places to place her ultrasound pictures, foot and hand prints, and so many other things. … Continue reading Fatherly Observations (AKA “Things I Forgot About Having a Newborn”)
Tears on My Pillow
I'm a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist. Those are some fancy words for "Sleep Tech". I watch people sleep. I test them for sleep apnea, and treat them with PAP therapy when needed. People ask me all kinds of questions about sleep. I know a lot about sleep. People also ask me a lot about dreams. I … Continue reading Tears on My Pillow
So Bad, It’s Good: Napoleon Dynamite
This blog is part of the Second So Bad It's Good Blogathon, hosted by Taking Up Room. The idea of this event is to write about a movie that is just SO bad, it's actually good! You can see the other entries here: https://wordpress.com/read/blogs/103513267/posts/42964 Intro I have many movies that I absolutely love that many … Continue reading So Bad, It’s Good: Napoleon Dynamite
A Letter to My Daughter
It is my hope that one day, my children will read over these blogs and learn a little more about their dad. This blog, in a sense, is a sort of "autobiography" with some musical, and entertainment memories sprinkled in. A year after my mom passed away, we found letters that she had written to … Continue reading A Letter to My Daughter
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 