Actor John Vernon was born today in 1932. I don't think there is one movie that I didn't think he was great in. If I had to pick a favorite, it would have to be Animal House, where he played the frustrated Dean Wormer. One of my favorite scenes is where he is giving the … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Animal House
Enter The Tunnel Of Carpal
For those who have asked, I have finally received the answer to the numbness in my hands. The results of the EMG showed that I have mild/moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. It is worse on the left side. I suppose it is nice to have an answer, but at the same time I am still left … Continue reading Enter The Tunnel Of Carpal
How Radio Changed My Life (Guest Blogger – Dana)
Today, I'd like to introduce you to another blogger friend of mine, Dana. At her blog, Regular Girl Devos, she shares stories of praise, stories of faith, meaningful quotes, and personal stories. I had reached out to her about my next Share Your Nostalgia feature (more on that soon) and she sent me this knowing … Continue reading How Radio Changed My Life (Guest Blogger – Dana)
The Next Couple Weeks
Hello friends! I just wanted to inform you that the next couple weeks are going to be busy for me. My wife is having some surgery this week. I will be home helping her get around and taking care of the kids. I hope to have all of my weekly features ready to go for … Continue reading The Next Couple Weeks
Book Review – The Author’s Guide To Murder
I recently finished The Author's Guide To Murder by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White. I've had luck in the past with books written by more than one author, but this one wasn't all I had hoped for. Before I give my brief thoughts, let's looks at the Goodreads synopsis: Agatha Christie meets Murder, She … Continue reading Book Review – The Author’s Guide To Murder
Friday Photo Flashback
I had forgotten all about this picture. I'm not even sure who took it, to be honest. This is me and my lifelong friend, Jeff, in the studio at WMXD in Detroit. The photo had to be taken around 1990. This studio was tiny. Behind me was a wall that had the station's CD's. about … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Comedy, Cartoons, and Classical Music
The Barber is 209 years old! It was on this day in 1816 that Gioachino Rossini's Barber of Seville premiered in Rome, Italy. It is considered to be one of the greatest masterpieces of comedy within music, and has been described as the opera buffa of all "opere buffe." (For those wondering what an opera … Continue reading Comedy, Cartoons, and Classical Music
The Music of My Life – 2010
Welcome back to The Music of My Life, where I feature ten songs from each year of my life. In most cases, the ten songs I choose will be ones I like personally (unless I explain otherwise). The songs will be selected from Billboard’s Year-end Hot 100 Chart, Acclaimed Music, and will all be released … Continue reading The Music of My Life – 2010
Tune Tuesday – The Sweetest Thing
Today We wish Juice Newton a Happy 73rd Birthday. She is one of those artists/songwriters who was very big in the 80's and sort of disappeared. The truth is, she's always been around, we just don't hear her stuff thanks to a variety of things. One of those things is the mindset of corporate radio. … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – The Sweetest Thing
Is There A Shortage?
So this morning I was picking up groceries. My wife texted and said, "Can you stop at Bigby and get me a bagel sandwich?" I'd never had one of theirs, so I got one, too When they handed them to me, they were each in a bag with ONE napkin. This has been something I've … Continue reading Is There A Shortage?
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 