Today marks the 99th birthday of Steve Reeves. He was best known as a body builder before becoming an actor. Many say that he was responsible for making bodybuilding popular worldwide. He held the title of Mr. America in 1947, Mr. World in 1948, and Mr. Universe in 1950. He wrote many books on bodybuilding … Continue reading Mr. Universe, Mr. Reeves and “Drops”
Tag: Italy
Comedy, Cartoons, and Classical Music
The Barber is 209 years old! It was on this day in 1816 that Gioachino Rossini's Barber of Seville premiered in Rome, Italy. It is considered to be one of the greatest masterpieces of comedy within music, and has been described as the opera buffa of all "opere buffe." (For those wondering what an opera … Continue reading Comedy, Cartoons, and Classical Music
Book Recommendation – One Italian Summer – Rebecca Serle
Let me say right up front that this book is not one that I would have normally picked up to read. I tend to stick with mysteries, true crime, biographies, and historical fiction and non-fiction. There were two reasons that I decided to add this to my "to read" list. First, it was set in … Continue reading Book Recommendation – One Italian Summer – Rebecca Serle
Things I Want To Do
I guess you could look at this blog as a "creative writing prompt". I was listening to something on the radio today and the voice guy said "What do YOU want to do, but just haven't done it?" Well, I jotted a few things down instantly and now I am listing them here. 1. Play … Continue reading Things I Want To Do
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 