It's a dirty job .... but somebody's gotta do it! I don't remember if it was something I was picked to do, or if it was something I volunteered to do, but in elementary school I worked as a lunch helper. After lunch, we washed the plastic trays with one of those heavy duty water … Continue reading Monday Memory – The Great Joke Off
My 5 Favorite Films of the ’50’s
National Classic Movie Day Today, May 16th is National Classic Movie Day. This blog is part of a blogathon being hosted by my friends at the Classic Film and TV Cafe'. This is the first time I have participated in it, but it is something they have done for the past few years. According to … Continue reading My 5 Favorite Films of the ’50’s
“For the record …”
In keeping with my tradition of following Jack Benny's example, today I celebrate the 10th anniversary of my 39th birthday. My wife is the best gift giver - hands down. She picks up on things that I say in passing and turns it into an amazing gift. She knows I love the Godfather and mafia … Continue reading “For the record …”
Tune Tuesday – Mack the Knife
Bobby Darin was a talent. He was a songwriter, a singer, an actor, and played multiple instruments. Today is the anniversary of his birth - he was born May 14, 1936. As a baby, he had bouts of Rheumatic Fever, which caused some damage to his heart. He beat many odds and lived longer than most … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Mack the Knife
The Journey (The Second Time Around)
Frank Sinatra sang, "Love is lovelier the second time around." Personally, I couldn't agree more. Over the past two years, there have been many positive changes in my life. You can read about many of them here in previous blogs. Through it all, there were times that I had to really be honest with myself, which … Continue reading The Journey (The Second Time Around)
A Letter to Mom
Mother's Day - 2019 Dear Mom, Christopher and I met some time ago and mapped out a project to honor your memory. I have written a few things that will be included in it. Some of them have appeared here on my blog page. I've gone through pictures and have picked out favorites. I have … Continue reading A Letter to Mom
I Miss Record Stores!
My first job was a paper route. I delivered for both the Detroit Free Press and the Detroit News. I guess I was probably about 10 or 11. Some of your customers paid the paper directly, but most of the time, you had to go door to door to "collect" for the week's deliveries. My … Continue reading I Miss Record Stores!
Tune Tuesday – The Distance Between You and Me
I follow quite a few blogs that focus on classic movies, classic TV, and great music. One of the bloggers I follow posted a bit about Dwight Yoakam and his great song "Ain't That Lonely Yet." You can see that blog at the following link: https://powerpop.blog/2019/05/03/dwight-yoakam-aint-that-lonely-yet/ When I am driving in to work, or at … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – The Distance Between You and Me
Thinking about “creativity”
Today's blog comes from a daily writing prompt asking "What does a typical brainstorming session for you entail? How do you get creative?" As I thought about this, it is a bit disappointing. I feel as though my creativity is lacking more than I care to admit. When I was doing radio full time, I … Continue reading Thinking about “creativity”
It’s a “Guy Thing” …
I can't wait for this weekend! I have my tickets. I am anxiously awaiting 2 hours of laughing. I will exit the Redford Theater on Friday night with my sides aching from laughter! My dad, as I have mentioned in many blogs, introduced me to many things - music, movies, old radio and more. One … Continue reading It’s a “Guy Thing” …
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 