Happy 4th Birthday, Bubby!

Happy 4th birthday, Andrew! I will never forget holding you for the first time. Since day one, you have kept us VERY busy!! Through all of the various health concerns, your smile was always there! I don't think you've ever slowed down. From the minute you started walking, you have never stopped running and adventuring. … Continue reading Happy 4th Birthday, Bubby! →

Good Advice

I anxiously await Game 5 of the ALDS and am rooting for my Tigers today. But I thought this post is worth resharing Life lessons are all around us and a blunder from last night gives us something to think about. From someone named Christopher Rice: "For all those parents of youth baseball, let last … Continue reading Good Advice →

Friday Photo Flashback

While looking for another picture, I stumbled on one from a day trip Sam and I took shortly after we started dating. The above photo was taken in front of the Whitehouse Restaurant in Clare Michigan. We had headed up that way to visit with her Goddaughter. Sam asked if I had ever been to … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

One More To Go

I woke up for work yesterday happy to see that the Tigers beat the Mariners 9-3 to tie up the series. The "winner take all" game #5 happens Friday night. In what I read, the bats came alive after being down 3-0. This is good to hear as some of the bats had cooled down … Continue reading One More To Go →

I Wondered When This Would Happen

The above photo is one of many AI photos created to show "what Elvis would look like if he were still alive." While it is interesting to see what AI comes up with, things are beginning to get out of control. Scroll Instagram or Tik Tok today and you will eventually find videos that feature … Continue reading I Wondered When This Would Happen →

Week in Review – We Need Two

After an almost 5 hour rain delay, my Tigers dropped game 3 of the ALDS. The Mariners beat them 8-4 yesterday. If they lose this afternoon, they are done. If they win, they still have to take game 5. I am still hopeful for them to advance to the ALCS. I doesn't look good, though. … Continue reading Week in Review – We Need Two →

Tune Tuesday – Spanish Eyes

The Nostalgic Italian would feel terrible if he did not honor the birthday of another Italian. So today, we wish Jasper Cini a Happy Heavenly Birthday. We know him as Al Martino. Al was born on this day in 1927. Long before his days as a popular singer, he served in the U.S. Navy during … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Spanish Eyes →

The Monday Blues – Boom Boom

Another Monday is upon us and if you are feeling "blue" today, this song will having you tapping your feet. I first heard it in The Blues Brothers movie. John Lee Hooker will forever be associated with the song "Boom Boom." It became his signature song. Do a search on the internet for it and … Continue reading The Monday Blues – Boom Boom →

Book Recommendation – Shemp!

My dad introduced me to the Three Stooges at a very young age. Over the years I have read quite a few books about them. I read Moe's autobiography, which was completed after his death by the family. I read Curly's biography written by his niece. Larry wrote an "autobiography," but there is controversy about … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Shemp! →

Still Alive

My Detroit Tigers beat Cleveland IN Cleveland Thursday to advance to the American League Divisional Series. Today, they will take on the Seattle Mariners in game one of a 5 game series. The Mariners are a good team, and it is going to be a tough series. In a conversation I had with my dad … Continue reading Still Alive →