I think it was a few weeks ago when I posted a picture of me with the Michigan Warriors' mascot Skully. They were the local hockey team that was made up primarily of college guys. That team lasted a couple seasons. Afterwards, they were replaced by the Flint Firebirds. This year they celebrate their 10th … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Book Recommendation – Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder
This is another book that I read because of the title. I admit that at first I assumed Lenny was a male character. I'm not sure why, but it sounded to me like a crime novel. It wasn't. I suppose if I had looked at the cover, I might have figured out that Lenny was … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder
Shave and a Haircut ….
When I think about barber shops, I picture something like the photo above. It had the huge barber pole outside and the barbers wore those white coats/smocks. Inside there were the jars with funky blue liquid in them where combs and other tools of the trade might be. There are still a few of them … Continue reading Shave and a Haircut ….
Tune Tuesday – Call Me Irresponsible
Happy 50th birthday to Michael Buble'! Michael is often referred to as a crooner. This is because he helped to renew public interest and appreciation for the Great American Songbook and those traditional pop standards. He readily admits that he is a "great cover artist." His albums feature him covering the likes of Frank Sinatra, … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Call Me Irresponsible
Movie Music Monday – The Pink Panther
The great Peter Sellers was born on this day in 1925. He was a very funny man who is known for films like Dr. Strangelove, Being There, Murder By Death and The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu. He is best known, of course, for his role as the bumbling Chief Inspector Clouseau in the Pink … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – The Pink Panther
Happy 51st Anniversary, Penry
It was on this day that Hong Kong Phooey debuted on a Saturday morning in 1974. Earlier in the year, I wrote about the show for my Share Your Nostalgia feature. In honor of the anniversary, you can read that blog here: https://nostalgicitalian.com/2025/04/05/share-your-nostalgia-round-3-wrap-up/
Turntable Talk #41 – It’s Getting Better All The Time
This originally appeared on A Sound Day Here we go again, with another edition of Dave's Turntable Talk, which is featured on his A Sound Day blog. This is the 41st round! He titled this round 'It's Getting Better All the Time!" Our task this month was to "find something in music - either an … Continue reading Turntable Talk #41 – It’s Getting Better All The Time
Friday Photo Flashback
Note: This blog is about my personal experience and is not intended to bash anyone's religious beliefs. I am more than happy to share my faith with those who ask, but I also know that everyone has a right to what they believe. That being said, I will proceed. I was born and raised Catholic. … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Celebrating 1800 – Cheers!
I've never been a tequila man, but the picture fit the blog. This week the Nostalgic Italian reached 1800 posts! 1800 posts about music, television, movies, books, my wife and kids, and ME. I'm grateful that you find the things I post interesting enough to come back for more. Thank you. My blog doesn't have … Continue reading Celebrating 1800 – Cheers!
Book Recommendation – The Man Who Died Seven Times
I recently took the kids to Barnes and Noble to get a book. While I was there, I looked around at the new books. I always like to see what's out and what I might want to add to my list. They had a "Staff Recommends" shelf. There were a few on the shelf that … Continue reading Book Recommendation – The Man Who Died Seven Times
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 