This is some sort of new trend I guess - Adult Coloring Books! They have been around for a bit, but recently at the store, I saw an entire rack of them - FOR ADULTS! Supposedly this is a big way to reduce stress. I used to love to color as a kid. I had … Continue reading Color My World!
Tag: Bugs Bunny
Happy 81st Birthday Bugs!
Bugs Bunny is 81 today! He made his official debut in the cartoon "A Wild Hare" on July 27, 1940. It was one of many appearances with Elmer Fudd. Bugs and Elmer - A Wild Hare (1940) Elmer was one of many who faced off against Bugs over the years. Other's included Yosemite Sam, Daffy … Continue reading Happy 81st Birthday Bugs!
I Hope They Don’t Have to Blast!
When you work mid-nights like I do, you look forward to winter. I sleep better in the winter. The only thing that can really wake you up outside is the garbage truck or a snow plow. In the summer, however, you have kids outside playing, people weed whacking and mowing their lawn, and extremely loud … Continue reading I Hope They Don’t Have to Blast!
Tunes from Toons
I spent a lot of time in the car with my sons this past weekend. My oldest son asked me if I remembered some of the shows he used to watch as a kid. We began listing the shows he and his brother watched and had many laughs as we remembered specific episodes. This led … Continue reading Tunes from Toons
My First Music Lessons
My love of music should be very apparent to those who read this blog. I have written about some of my school band experiences, about some of my favorite musical artists, posted songs that hold special memories for me, and about my career playing music on the radio. One thing I haven't written about is … Continue reading My First Music Lessons
Summer Memory – The Good Humor Man
As I was walking to my car to leave for work today, an ice cream truck was driving down my street. I found it odd that it was not playing music. Usually, you can hear the sounds of "Little Brown Jug", "Turkey in the Straw", "Pop! Goes the Weasel", or "The Entertainer" (among others) when … Continue reading Summer Memory – The Good Humor Man
“Made in 1938”
Introduction Since I started blogging about a year ago, I have stumbled on some great blogs that focus on old movies, film noir, music, books, and various other things that I find interesting. Some of these blog sites have hosted Blogathons, and I have participated in a few of them. A while back, the "Pop … Continue reading “Made in 1938”
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 