Every once in a while I need to bump a book on my "To be read" list up. This happens for various reasons. Sometimes the audiobook becomes available sooner than expected. Other times it is because I really have waited to read the book. This one - well, it was the book my wife got … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Paranoia
Friday Photo Flashback
37 years ago this week I graduated from high school. I was such a band nerd in high school. Band was my life in high school. It was a place where you were accepted, you worked together, and core memories were made. I remember my sophomore and junior years playing music before the commencement ceremony … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Life’s Little Moments
Life just never seems to slow down. sometimes I get to the end of the week and even after doing all kinds of things, I feel like I've accomplished nothing. The last two weeks have been really messed up for me. I took Thursday and Friday off last week for Ella's surgery. The week before … Continue reading Life’s Little Moments
The Music of My Life – Decade Extra – The 2000’s
This is sort of a continuation of the Music of My Life feature. It focused on music from 1970-2025. It featured tunes that have special meaning to me, brought back a certain memory or a tune that I just really like. I found that with the first three decades, there were songs that I didn't … Continue reading The Music of My Life – Decade Extra – The 2000’s
Tune Tuesday – Killin’ Floor
I am surprised that as much as I love blues music, I haven't featured it more. Today, I can do just that as I wish Happy birthday to blues legend Howling Wolf. He was born Chester Arthur Burnett on this day in 1910. He was one of a few blues singers who took the acoustic … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Killin’ Floor
Movie Music Monday – Back to the Future
Michael J. Fox celebrates his 61st birthday today. He started acting as a child in the 70's, but his role as Alex Keaton on Family Ties in the 80's made him a star. The role of Marty McFly in Back to the Future was first given to actor Eric Stoltz. His performance didn't fit what … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Back to the Future
Book Recommendation – The Radio Ghost
I was between books recently and the ones I was waiting for were still unavailable. So I searched for something quick to tide me over until my next read. As a radio guy, you know that the cover of this one made me stop and check it out. I'm not sure how many pages the … Continue reading Book Recommendation – The Radio Ghost
Summer Rerun – Dino
Today is the 108th birthday of Dean Martin! Back when this blog was in its infancy, I wrote a birthday salute. I didn't have many followers then, so I thought I would share it again. Just keep in mind the numbers are from 7 years ago... https://nostalgicitalian.com/2018/06/07/happy-birthday-dino/
Popsicles and Ice Cream
I apologize for not giving an update sooner. Thank you for your prayers and well wishes for our daughter. Ella's surgery went well and she came home Thursday evening. They wound up not taking the tonsils out completely. They basically shave them down, which leads to an easier recovery. I'm not sure it's been easy … Continue reading Popsicles and Ice Cream
Friday Photo Flashback
Wishing my beautiful wife, Sam a very Happy birthday today!! She continues to be the glue that holds us all together. I have no words to express how much she means to me and our family. This photo is from when we went to a "Golden Girls" show. It was a play where the girls … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 