This weekend, my daughter had a playdate with a friend. While she was there, my son and I were out killing time. He likes to walk through the Goodwill and antique stores with me. I came across a hat at one that made me laugh. It reminded me of that scene in Caddyshack where Rodney … Continue reading Life’s Little Moments
Tag: 1984 Detroit Tigers
Birthday Shut Out
To celebrate my wife’s birthday, we took in a Detroit Tigers game at Comerica Park yesterday. It’s been over 10 years since I’ve been to a game. The last actual Tigers game we attended was in 2018 when we went to a Spring Training game in Florida. We got married the day before that game! … Continue reading Birthday Shut Out
He was no screwball, but he threw a mean one!
It was on this day in 1984 that Guillermo "Willie" Hernández won the American League Cy Young Award. He would also win the American Leagues MVP award that year. He is among just 11 pitchers to win the Cy Young and MVP in the same year. He was just one of many players who were a … Continue reading He was no screwball, but he threw a mean one!
The Music of My Life – 1984
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 – 1984
Turkey Week
The turkey is in the fridge thawing out and should be ready for the oven by Thursday morning. We always cook it in a bag, and it usually comes out ok. I'm looking forward to a simple Thanksgiving holiday. I've always loved this picture of Redd Foxx and Demond Wilson from Sanford and Son I … Continue reading Turkey Week
Remembering Ernie
This came up in my Facebook Memories today. I've written about Ernie in a past blog, which you can read here: https://nostalgicitalian.com/2021/03/31/the-voice-of-the-turtle/ Today, however, marks the 12th anniversary of his passing. Here is a piece I wrote when the news broke: So Long, Ernie All Detroit Tiger fans knew this day was coming. Ernie told … Continue reading Remembering Ernie
Snow-pening Day
Baseball is back! Today was opening day at Comerica Park. Sadly, because I work midnights, I didn't get to watch the game. The Detroit Tigers hosted the Cleveland Indians and started the season with a win. It's always exciting when they win on Opening Day. It takes me back to the magical 1984 season, when … Continue reading Snow-pening Day
Friday Fodder
Hello readers. I hope this finds you safe and healthy. This is, yet again, another blog that is full of random thoughts in no particular order. Baseball My home team, The Detroit Tigers, have not been much to watch in the past. I guess I was spoiled in that I got to watch the magical … Continue reading Friday Fodder
Happy Thoughts
I once heard someone say, "In a world of darkness - be the light." If I may alter that quote just a bit ... "In a world of negativity - be the positive." You wouldn't know it, but it has been a very challenging couple weeks for me. I just have to keep reminding myself that "some … Continue reading Happy Thoughts
Happy Birthday, Pops.
Today would have been my Grandpa P's 96th birthday. In a previous blog, I wrote about my mom's dad, and today I want to write about my dad's dad - Pops. This blog is sort of a rewrite of a blog I wrote years ago on the anniversary of his passing. When my mom's dad … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Pops.
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 