The original publication of this blog was in 2018. Today's a bit of an expansion on the original post. Today would have been my Uncle Tom's 79th birthday. I thought it would be a good day to look back and remember just how special he was. We always called him Rozmo. I'm not even sure … Continue reading Remembering – The One, The Only, Rozmo!
Tag: my Godfather
Welcome Home!
Today I say “Welcome home” and “Thank you for your service” to those who served in the Vietnam War. This includes two Vietnam vets who mean a lot to me - my dad and my uncle/Godfather. My dad didn’t talk about the war much. It wasn’t until around the time I was in high school … Continue reading Welcome Home!
Celebrating Jimmy Reed
The fantastic blues singer Jimmy Reed was born today in 1925. He was born Mathis James Reed in Mississippi where he learned to play guitar and harmonica. He moved to Chicago in 1943 and was drafted into the Navy. After he was discharged a couple years later, he went back to Mississippi where he married … Continue reading Celebrating Jimmy Reed
I Smell Like a Shamrock!
Ok, to be fair, I don't know what a shamrock smells like. I tried to look it up on Google and got answers like: "...the fresh scent of lush, green hills kissed by a sparkle of sunshine..." " ...shamrock's smell like freshly poured Guinness, of course!" "...Shamrock kinda just smells like dirt and grass..." For some reason or another mint … Continue reading I Smell Like a Shamrock!
Friday Photo Flashback
It is time for another Friday Photo Flashback. This week, it is a bit different. In the past installments, I have picked on photo and written about things in it, or the memories connected to it. Today, however, is Veteran's Day and I have a few photos that I want to share. The camera at … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Remembering Uncle Tom
Today would have been my Godfather's birthday. I really miss him a lot. I found some pictures on a hard drive which brought a smile to my face today and I wanted to share. Uncle Tom and a 1 month old me... I'm a little bit older here. I wish the photo had the date … Continue reading Remembering Uncle Tom
Wednesday Worries and Thoughts
Covid-19 Am I the only one that starts to freak out if I get one of the symptoms related to Covid-19?!! Monday, I got one of the symptoms (I will refrain from saying which one, but I visited the bathroom often), and my first thought was "Please don't let this be Covid!" I called in … Continue reading Wednesday Worries and Thoughts
Blog # 300!!
Another Milestone Well, here it is - my 300th blog post. To be completely honest, I have a few more than 300, but some were kept private. So this is my 300th "published" blog. Over the past few blogs, I knew this milestone blog was coming, and wondered just how a blogger celebrates this kind … Continue reading Blog # 300!!
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 