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Friday Photo Flashback

According to the date stamp on today's picture, it is from the summer of 1981. We spent many summers going up north to Caseville. They were usually weekend trips. Off the top of my head, I can only recall two family vacations. One of them was to King's Island and Sea World (probably when I … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 3 Comments January 24, 2025January 23, 2025 2 Minutes

Saluting the “First Class”

It was 39 years ago today that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted its inaugural class. When you look at the 10 inductees, you cannot help but be impressed. These artists are legends who were a part of the birth of Rock and Roll. The performers category is meant for recording artists and … Continue reading Saluting the “First Class” →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 9 Comments January 23, 2025January 22, 2025 2 Minutes

The Music of My Life – 2006

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 – 2006 →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 11 Comments January 22, 2025January 22, 2025 11 Minutes

Tune Tuesday – Agent Double-O Soul

Charles Edwin Hatcher was born on this day in 1942. You and I know him better as Edwin Starr.  He was born in Nashville, moved to Cleveland and eventually to Detroit.  In 1957, he formed the Doo Woo group, the Future Tones.  Soon after, he was called to serve in the US Army.  He spent … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Agent Double-O Soul →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 6 Comments January 21, 2025April 10, 2026 1 Minute

National DJ Day

Today is a day to celebrate the Disc Jockey. I was lucky enough to be both a radio DJ and a Mobile DJ. I have mobile DJ stories, but they aren't as interesting as my radio DJ stories. This is an adaption of an earlier blog. If you are a newer follower, these will be … Continue reading National DJ Day →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 4 Comments January 20, 2025January 20, 2025 13 Minutes

Movie Music Monday – 48 Hours

I always check out "This Day in Entertainment History" when preparing for Movie Music Mondays. I've had a song I've wanted to feature on here for some time. At first glance, I thought I had the perfect day to tie it in yesterday. One site read, "48 Hours released on this day in 1988." My … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – 48 Hours →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 2 Comments January 20, 2025January 17, 2025 3 Minutes

Heartbroken

Call it superstitious, but I feared this would happen.  The minute that people started saying that the Lions were picked to win the Superbowl, I cringed.  Is that what I hoped for?  Absolutely, but when you start hearing stuff like that it makes you a bit scared. Before the game yesterday, there was something that … Continue reading Heartbroken →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 5 Comments January 19, 2025January 19, 2025 1 Minute

Pass me a tissue…

I have no words. 

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 5 Comments January 18, 2025 1 Minute

Book Recommendation – Miss Benson’s Beetle

There are currently 275 books on my "Want to read" list on Goodreads. Because I do most of my "reading" in the car, I look for audio books. Not all of them are available in that format. There are quite a few that I may just have to go to the library and get the … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Miss Benson’s Beetle →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 2 Comments January 18, 2025January 17, 2025 2 Minutes

Friday Photo Flashback

For today's photo, we go back about 27 years. I can still remember feeling humbled and honored when she asked me.  My friend Margaret was expecting her first child.  She asked me if I would be the baby's Godfather.  This would have been right around the time I was dating my ex, not yet married.  … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 2 Comments January 17, 2025January 16, 2025 1 Minute

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