Recently, a few of my Facebook friends began posting their top 10 funniest movies. One of those friends, actor Eddie Deezen (yes, THE Eddie Deezen from Grease, 1941, and other films), posted an article that he wrote about the classic film Airplane! which has led me to write this blog entry. To have to pick … Continue reading Pork and beans and a Diablo Sandwich
“To boldly go … and learn a lesson or two”
On the ride into work, I have been listening to the audio book of The Last Lecture by Professor Randy Pausch. In 2006, he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He underwent the most aggressive treatments in hopes that it would prolong his life. A year later, he was given the prognosis that the cancer was … Continue reading “To boldly go … and learn a lesson or two”
“A delicious cup of coffee …”
I had my first cup of coffee at 12 years old. I use the term "coffee" here loosely because my grandpa made it for me. It was probably 1/4 coffee and 3/4 cream and sugar. Coffee was a staple at my grandparents house. They drank it all the time. Whenever we went over there for … Continue reading “A delicious cup of coffee …”
Is it too much to ask for a “good story”?
Just announced this week - the return of Murphy Brown to TV. This follows the return of Will and Grace, the upcoming return of Rosanne, and the announcement of the return of The Office. There was also an announcement this week that there are plans to do a "live action" sitcom of the cartoon … Continue reading Is it too much to ask for a “good story”?
And away we go …..
Back in the days of My Space, I began to blog thoughts almost daily. Some of those thoughts were about my work, some of them were about my life. It was never meant to be more than short and trivial stuff. However, as time went on, the blogs became more personal and I began to … Continue reading And away we go …..
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 