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Tag: Life

Book Recommendation – I See You’ve Called In Dead

Here is another example of a book that I picked up because of the title - I See You've Called In Dead. It is also an example of a book that I found to be funny and thought provoking at the same time. Before I get into my thoughts, here is the Goodreads synopsis: The … Continue reading Book Recommendation – I See You’ve Called In Dead →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized Leave a comment January 15, 2026January 14, 2026 3 Minutes

Young Fear

My son gets a weekly visit from Head Start. She brings over projects for them to do and works with him on fine motor skills, coloring, cutting, and such. He and my daughter love this visit. My wife was talking to the Head Start lady as she was getting ready to leave. I didn't hear … Continue reading Young Fear →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 8 Comments February 15, 2024 3 Minutes

A Couple Dad Stories

Weekend in the Dollhouse? When people ask me if I watch certain shows on television, I have to remind them that I have toddlers at home. The shows I watch are the ones the kids watch: Bluey, Miss Rachel, Work It Out Wombats, Fireman Sam, and my daughter's favorite, Gabby's Dollhouse. On the show, the main character … Continue reading A Couple Dad Stories →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 5 Comments January 31, 2024 3 Minutes

I Hate Those Calls

The other day I received a message from a high school friend: "Hey. Are you up?" I didn't see it because it was sent through Snapchat and I tend not to look at those right away. The following day, I texted her back and said, "Sorry I missed you. Is everything ok?"  It is sad, but it seems … Continue reading I Hate Those Calls →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 11 Comments January 8, 2024 3 Minutes

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 →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 7 Comments January 5, 2024 5 Minutes

Christmas 2023

Christmas has come and gone. I hope that you and your family had a wonderful holiday! We had a lot of fun moments, for sure. Here is my Christmas recap. I want to start by saying that this had to be the least "Christmassy" Christmas in a very long time. Part of that could be that there was … Continue reading Christmas 2023 →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 7 Comments December 26, 2023 4 Minutes

Flatpack Wisdom

One blog that I follow belongs to a friend in Scotland. She's a poet named Britta. She has fascinating backstory and through her blog I have come to know a bit about her. You can read her blog here: https://brittasblog422041504.wordpress.com In a recent blog, she mentioned that her son had purchased a desk/chair set from … Continue reading Flatpack Wisdom →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 8 Comments January 16, 2023January 16, 2023 1 Minute

Life Turns On A Dime

Just what does that even mean - "Life turns on a dime?" A quick Google search will offer up some explanations for folks unfamiliar with the phrase: "Since a dime is the smallest U.S. coin, the ability to "turn on it" is a figure of speech meaning you can change direction very quickly in a … Continue reading Life Turns On A Dime →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 6 Comments September 24, 2022September 24, 2022 2 Minutes

Thoughts on The Measure

A week or so ago, I mentioned that I had started reading The Measure by Nikki Erlick. In case you missed it, here is the Goodreads "tease" about the book: Here is the summary from Goodreads: Eight ordinary people. One extraordinary choice.It seems like any other day. You wake up, pour a cup of coffee, … Continue reading Thoughts on The Measure →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 4 Comments July 16, 2022July 16, 2022 4 Minutes

Fill in the Blank?

I really have every reason in the world to be happy. I am married to my soul mate. I have 4 wonderful children. I am saved by grace. I am alive. I am employed. I have food on the table and a roof over my head. The list goes on and on. However, I have … Continue reading Fill in the Blank? →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 4 Comments January 27, 2022 3 Minutes

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