The Facebook "Memories" feed can be a good thing or a bad thing. Sometimes, I am reminded of times in my life where I was just going through the motions, pretending that all was right in my world, when it wasn't. Sometimes I get sad to see picture of my son's as toddlers and am … Continue reading Questions and Answers #3
Random Thursday Thoughts
There is no real theme to today's blog. Over the past 24 hours, I have jotted down a few thoughts in my notebook and I decided to put them all in one place. Happy 17th Birthday, Dante'! Last year, I wrote a blog for my son's 16th birthday. You can read it here: https://nostalgicitalian.com/2018/04/11/sweet-16-already/ I … Continue reading Random Thursday Thoughts
The “Carlson” Boys of Summer
I took the above picture while standing in my backyard before I left for work. Baseball practice has begun for our school district. I always enjoy watching the kids and coaches work on plays. Today they spent some time working on fielding a bunt and throwing to first base. As I stood there and watched, … Continue reading The “Carlson” Boys of Summer
Tune Tuesday – Feelin’ Good
One of my followers asked how picked my songs for Tune Tuesday. To be honest, I have no rhyme or reason for the songs that end up here. Last week, I wrote about Marvin Gaye for his birthday, and the week before that it was Nat King Cole for his birthday. Today, it just happens … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Feelin’ Good
I’m making a list ….
The iPod Classic debuted in 2001. At this particular time in my life, most of my music was on "mix tapes" or on CD's. It was about 2006 when I finally caved and bought my iPod. I bought the 80 gig version. The iPod has out lasted the computer that I originally used for iTunes! … Continue reading I’m making a list ….
A Peak at Mom’s “Project”
Today would have been my mom's 71st birthday. I wrote a very emotional blog about her last year and for new followers to this blog, you can read it here: https://nostalgicitalian.com/2018/04/04/moms-70th/ The Project Last year, my brother Chris told me that he wanted to create a project that would honor our mom. I have a … Continue reading A Peak at Mom’s “Project”
Tune Tuesday – Pride and Joy
The song in my head on this Tune Tuesday is a two-minute masterpiece from one of the greatest voices to come out of Motown - Marvin Gaye. Yesterday would have been his 80th birthday. In his short, but amazing career, he had many hits which included I'll Be Doggone, What's Going On?, Sexual Healing, Can … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Pride and Joy
Monday Memory – Pranked
It's April Fool's Day. In honor of this, I thought I would share a funny story in which I was the victim of a funny prank. It's funny now, but at the time, I didn't find it funny at all. My memory is a bit fuzzy on some of the details, but I am sure … Continue reading Monday Memory – Pranked
Mystery Mania 2019
As someone who loves a good mystery, I jumped at the chance to take part in the "Mystery Mania Blogathon" being hosted by Robin and her site, Pop Culture Reverie. For this event, the topics could include movies, novels, video games, and TV shows. While there are plenty of books and TV shows that I … Continue reading Mystery Mania 2019
Tune Tuesday – Nat King Cole
While driving into work this week, I heard part of a special on Sirius XM honoring Nat King Cole in honor of his 100th birthday. The part that I heard was from a special done on WNEW radio in New York. It was some DJ interviewing Nat, having him sing songs and play piano. … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Nat King Cole
