First Rambling of Year #6

I posted earlier that this blog celebrates it's 6th year today. Technically, I guess that blog was the first of year #6, however, this is the first blog with more ... content. He's a comedian This morning, Andrew was moving all the chairs in the living room around. He kept pushing them away from the wall. So I … Continue reading First Rambling of Year #6 →

Blog Milestone Celebration

It is really amazing to think that I have been faithfully blogging here on WordPress for 6 years. In that time I have shared many memories, thoughts on life in general, major life events, music and entertainment topics, asked questions, introduced guest bloggers, and shared some very personal things. I like to think that there have been … Continue reading Blog Milestone Celebration →

Book Recommendation: The Mystery Guest

Here I am again with a book that has a recurring character in a series. I read Nita Prose's book The Maid awhile back. It was one of those that kept popping up on my friend's list of books to read. I picked it up and read it in just a couple days. You can read my initial thoughts … Continue reading Book Recommendation: The Mystery Guest →

Returning The Favor

If you have been following my blog, you probably know of the many projects that my father-in-law has helped me with. We made a nook together, put new posts and re-decked our side porch, installed more appliances than I can count and SO much more. I was overdue to return the favor. When we got our … Continue reading Returning The Favor →

Speechless & Excited

What a game!

Book recommendation: Remarkably Bright Creatures.

I have seen this book come up over and over again on Goodreads, in blogs I follow, and online. You know the old saying, "You can't judge a book by its cover?" Well, that holds true here. This was a book that I just wouldn't have read by looking at it or even after reading … Continue reading Book recommendation: Remarkably Bright Creatures. →

Book Recommendation: Death Comes to Marlow

You may recall that a couple weeks ago I wrote about the Marlow Murder Club. It is very similar to the Thursday Night Murder Club books. I loved it. You can read about that here: https://nostalgicitalian.com/2024/01/11/book-recommendation-the-marlow-murder-club/ I was glad to see that the second book in the series was also available in audiobook form and I checked it … Continue reading Book Recommendation: Death Comes to Marlow →

A Small Gesture That Made Me Smile and Gave Me Hope

On my way to work today, something happened that struck me in a big way. I didn't expect it, and perhaps that's why I felt compelled to share it with you. In order to get to the expressway, I have to drive on a two lane road. Along the way there are many homes, a church or … Continue reading A Small Gesture That Made Me Smile and Gave Me Hope →

Turntable Talk 22 – Instrumental In Their Success

They say "out with the old and in with the new," but I'm glad that an old feature continues! I am, of course, talking about Turntable Talk hosted by Dave Ruch from A Sound Day. For 22 months, he has proposed various musical topics for our group of music lovers to write about. Not only do I love … Continue reading Turntable Talk 22 – Instrumental In Their Success →

White Weekend

Michigan got hit with it's first real winter storm this weekend. It was no joke. It started Friday afternoon after I got to work. In the short couple hours I was there, the snow accumulated quickly. It didn't take long for patients to start cancelling their appointments for that evening. Believe it or not, despite the 6-8 inches of … Continue reading White Weekend →