The clarinet celebrates birthday 335 today, and in honor of that, it is Clarinet Day! January 14th is the day the clarinet was invented in Nuremberg, Germany in 1690. The instrument was created by German instrument maker Johann Christoph Denner, or possibly his son Jacob. It had developed from much earlier reed instruments, going right … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Stranger On The Shore
Movie Music Monday – Adventures in Babysitting
Actress Penelope Ann Miller turns 61 today. She has been in so many great movies. She was in Kindergarten Cop, Carlito's Way, Other People's Money, The Shadow, Along Came a Spider, and so many more. I will always remember her as Brenda in Adventures in Babysitting. Penelope plays Brenda, who runs away to a bus … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Adventures in Babysitting
Health Update
I got a couple emails asking, so I thought I'd give you an update. After taking down the Christmas decorations, I began to feel numbness in both hands and in my arms. I had a lot of swelling in my hands and feet. I also had joint pain. After a video visit with the doctor, … Continue reading Health Update
Book Recommendation – The Last Days of Night
When I was in elementary school we did a play about Thomas Edison. It was a musical called The Electric Sunshine Man. I don't remember too much about it except that I was a cowboy in one of Edison's moving pictures. Big role! I was on stage for like 3.7 seconds. I digress. Back to … Continue reading Book Recommendation – The Last Days of Night
Science Says These Songs Are Guaranteed to Make You Happy!
I am no neuroscientist, but I know a little about music. It is a proven fact that that music and happiness are linked intimately. Science also shows happiness will actually make your brain work better. Now, neuroscience has come up with the ultimate list of tunes to make you happy. Note: I have to tip … Continue reading Science Says These Songs Are Guaranteed to Make You Happy!
A Wonderful “Heart Story”
During my radio career, I met with many program directors. Almost all of them had suggestions on ways to make my radio show better. They were smart coaches who offered some great advice. Tim Roberts, who currently programs a cluster of stations in Detroit, once offered some simple advice. In prepping each show, he advised … Continue reading A Wonderful “Heart Story”
Friday Photo Flashback
This always happens to me. I am going through things looking for one thing and I stumble on something else. Usually the thing I find is something I was looking for previously. That is what happened while searching for today's photo. I had something completely different in mind, but stumbled on a classic. I am … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
One Step Closer
To say that I have been waiting my entire life for this is an understatement! Like many Detroit Lions fans, I wondered if we'd ever get to see a winning season. This season was the best in the history of the team! My nerves were shot as I waited for the kickoff. So much was … Continue reading One Step Closer
Book Recommendation – Surely You Can’t Be Serious
The majority of my reading has been done with the help of audiobooks. However, for Christmas I received an actual physical book. The book has been on my wishlist since I heard it was coming out. One of my all-time favorite comedies is Airplane! It is guaranteed to make me laugh, no matter how many … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Surely You Can’t Be Serious
The Music of My Life – 2004
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 – 2004
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 