A Look Back at 2023

Perhaps this year I will plan a bit better. I hoped to post this year-end recap on January 1, 2024, but life had other plans. If I made New Year's Resolutions, planning ahead just might be one of mine. Better late than never ... 2023 was a year of ups and downs, but that's what makes life … Continue reading A Look Back at 2023 →

A Christmas Masterpiece

Back in April of last year, I wrote a blog about my friend (and artist) Belita William. You can read it here: https://nostalgicitalian.com/2022/04/15/my-kids-posers/ I had to keep this quiet, because I wasn't sure if my wife might read my blog. However, I can now share the news. Her request to paint my children was granted and (just in … Continue reading A Christmas Masterpiece →

My Kids – Posers?

One of the things I love about Facebook is the ability to meet others who share the same interests as me. I belong to many different "fan" groups and have connected with some very cool people through those groups. Some time ago, I saw a painting of Moe Howard that I thought was very well … Continue reading My Kids – Posers? →