They say that when you have children, the clocks in your life begin to tick away the minutes, hours, days, weeks, and years faster than ever. There is a lot of truth to that statement. It certainly doesn’t feel like it, but 24 years ago today, my life was changed forever. My oldest son, Dante’ … Continue reading 24?! Here’s to More!
Friday Photo Flashback
Today's Flashback consists of a few photos. 24 years ago tomorrow, I became "Dad" for the first time. My son, Dante, was born. I can remember so many details of that day. It was one of the most chaotic and emotional days of my life. My mom could not wait for her first grandchild. She … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Book Recommendation – Sweet Sweet Revenge LTD
This is not the first Jonas Jonasson book that I have read. I have found his books to be entertaining and often make me laugh out loud. This time around, it is the book Sweet Sweet Revenge LTD. One of the things that Jonas seems to do very well is to introduce you to a … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Sweet Sweet Revenge LTD
Small Life Recap
I'm not sure why I am just now getting around to writing a quick life recap. I guess I didn't think I was as busy as I was. Prior to Easter, my friend Margaret stopped by to see the kids. They always love when she stops by. She was passing by our house on her … Continue reading Small Life Recap
Remembering – The One, The Only, Rozmo!
The original publication of this blog was in 2018. Today's a bit of an expansion on the original post. Today would have been my Uncle Tom's 79th birthday. I thought it would be a good day to look back and remember just how special he was. We always called him Rozmo. I'm not even sure … Continue reading Remembering – The One, The Only, Rozmo!
Tune Tuesday – Hooray For Beer
It's National Beer Day!! Every year, April 7 recognizes the world's most widely consumed alcoholic beverage. Following water and tea, it is the third most popular drink overall. Even my ancestors enjoyed a good brew ... After years working in country radio, I can tell you that the majority of "beer" songs can be found … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Hooray For Beer
Movie Music Monday – Johnny Dangerously
Happy 74th Birthday to one of the most beautiful actresses in Hollywood - Marilu Henner! I first saw her in the TV show, Taxi. I was so taken by her smile. She was simply beautiful. In 1984, she costarred with Michael Keaton and Joe Piscopo in the hilarious Johnny Dangerously. She was sexy. She was … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Johnny Dangerously
Book Recommendation – Cassandra in Reverse
Cassandra in Reverse by Holly Smale poses a unique question ... If you had the power to change the past…where would you start? The next question might be, if you could keep going back, how man times would you "go back?" Here is the Goodreads synopsis: “A Time-Twisting Delight” —Reese Witherspoon (Reese’s Book Club June … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Cassandra in Reverse
What the Resurrection Means To Us
Happy Easter to my friends who celebrate it. I don’t often share things of a religious nature. I realize that not everyone believes what I believe. Feel free to skip today’s post your beliefs and mine don’t line up. Today, I am celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. That event is so important to my … Continue reading What the Resurrection Means To Us
Mom’s 78th
Sometimes, you reread something and know there is nothing more that you can add. This is one of those blogs. Many readers of this blog have only been reading it for a couple years. One of the first blogs I wrote was back in 2018 in honor of my mom's 70th birthday. I thought I … Continue reading Mom’s 78th
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 