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Home Bakery Does It Again

I admit that our state had high hopes for the Lions after last season. Even though the season ended without advancement to the playoffs, there is still a sense of pride in our team. Last year, the Home Bakery in Rochester, MI created a life-size replica of Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown doing … Continue reading Home Bakery Does It Again →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 6 Comments January 8, 2026January 7, 2026 1 Minute

Mother’s Day Recap

This was the first Mother's Day since becoming a mom that Sam had the day off. I was so glad that she was able to take the day and spend it with us. She worked the night before and on the way home, she called and told me to make sure the kids were dressed. … Continue reading Mother’s Day Recap →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 3 Comments May 14, 2024May 13, 2024 2 Minutes

Father’s Day 2023

Father's Day Morning I found out at 3:40am that Mowgli, the new kitten, has quite a loud "meow!" I tried to go back to sleep, but for some reason, I was not able to. So I put on a pot of coffee and grabbed my book. Sam got home from work and had the kids … Continue reading Father’s Day 2023 →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 3 Comments June 20, 2023June 20, 2023 3 Minutes

A Happy Weekend

Tuesdays mean back to work for me. Technically, Mondays are still part of my "weekend." Yesterday, I wrote about the amazing birthday I had Monday, but wanted to share a few other highlights from the past couple days. Sunday was Mother's Day. Sadly, Sam had to work that night. That didn't stop us from celebrating. … Continue reading A Happy Weekend →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 13 Comments May 17, 2023 1 Minute

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  • Friday Photo Flashback – Freberg
  • Great American Songbook Saturday – My Buddy
  • Song Lyric Sunday – Too Much Thyme On My Hands
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  • Movie Music Monday – The Help
  • Tune Tuesday – Days Like This
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  • The Man With the Tan
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  • Turntable Talk #51 – Singly Under-Appreciated
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  • Song Lyric Sunday
  • Sadness At The Drive In (A Tweaked Summer Rerun)
  • Movie Music Monday – Life of Brian
  • Tune Tuesday
  • ZZ Top is Beard-less … Sort of
  • Life’s Little Moments
  • Overdue Update
  • Friday Photo Flashback
  • Great American Songbook Saturday – I Got Rhythm
  • This Hit Me Hard
  • Song Lyric Sunday – I’ve Got You Under My Skin
  • Convicted
  • Movie Music Monday – Police Academy
  • Tune Tuesday – Jo Dee Messina
  • See You On the Other Side, Dolly
  • Life’s Little Moments
  • Book Recommendation – Everyone In This Bank Is A Thief
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  • Friday Photo Flashback
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  • Song Lyric Sunday
  • Movie Music Monday – The Music Man
  • Tune Tuesday – Canon in D
  • Welcome to September! (A Reblog)
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  • Book Recommendation – Caller Unknown
  • Friday Photo(s) Flashback
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  • Movie Music Monday – A First
  • A Birthday ReBlog
  • Tune Tuesday – Brimful of Asha
  • Life’s Little Moments
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  • Friday Photo Flashback
  • Just a Thought ….
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  • Turntable Talk #52 – Feels Like The First Time
  • I Have An Idea – Yes or No?
  • Movie Music Monday – Cocktail
  • Tune Tuesday – Sad Eyes
  • Life’s Little Moments – A Look Back at the Week
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  • TV Theme Thursday – #50
  • Friday Photo Flashback
  • Mini-Series Recommendation – All The Light We Cannot See
  • Great American Songbook Saturday – Ebb Tide
  • Song Lyric Sunday
  • Music Movie Monday – Ghostbusters
  • Tune Tuesday – Vieni Sul Mar
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  • TV Theme Song Thursday – #49
  • Book Recommendation: Five Minutes, Mr. Byner
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  • Book Recommendation: The Mysterious Mrs. White
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  • Movie Music Monday – Pitch Perfect
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  • Book Recommendation – Bookish People
  • TV Theme Song Thursday – #48
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  • Friday Photo Flashback
  • Book Recommendation – A Deadly Episode
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