Today, I want to feature the amazing Hoagy Carmichael song, Stardust. I'm positive that the first time I heard this song was in the late 70's when my grandpa used to play Willie Nelson's Stardust album on cassette. When they first got their trailer/cottage up north, they didn't have a TV right away, so we … Continue reading Great American Songbook Saturday – Stardust
Tag: My grandpa
Funny Memory
The above photo is exactly how I remember the cafeteria in K-Mart growing up! Somehow some coworkers and I started talking about the days when you could actually get a full meal at K-Mart (Or as my grandma called it, THE K-Mart.). As time went on, it became more of a counter that sold pizza … Continue reading Funny Memory
Friday Photo Flashback – Pops
Tomorrow marks the 31st anniversary of my paternal grandfather's passing. My maternal grandfather passed away 13 years earlier and taught me that those near and dear to me won't be here forever. Because of that, I became very close to my paternal grandfather. I have blogged about him and the special relationship we had in … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback – Pops
Friday Photo Flashback
I wish that this picture of Baby Keith was a bit clearer. I must have moved when the picture was taken, because it looks like my hands are a bit blurry. The rest of the photo is clear enough, though. This photo was a real treasure to find. First of all, I'm in it. Ha! … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
The Music of My Life – 1994
Welcome back to The Music of My Life, where I feature ten songs from each year of my life. In most cases, the ten songs I choose will be ones I like personally (unless I explain otherwise). The songs will be selected from Billboard’s Year-end Hot 100 Chart, Acclaimed Music, and will all be released … Continue reading The Music of My Life – 1994
The Music of My Life – 1991
Welcome back to The Music of My Life, where I feature ten songs from each year of my life. In most cases, the ten songs I choose will be ones I like personally (unless I explain otherwise). The songs will be selected from Billboard’s Year-end Hot 100 Chart, Acclaimed Music, and will all be released … Continue reading The Music of My Life – 1991
Tune Tuesday – September Song
43 years ago today, I experienced the loss of a loved one for the first time. I was 11 years old when my maternal grandfather passed away after having a heart attack while on a business trip. Grandpa and me My grandparents had a trailer that they purchased up in Caseville, Michigan and we spent … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – September Song
The Music of My Life – 1982
Welcome back to The Music of My Life, where I feature ten songs from each year of my life. In most cases, the ten songs I choose will be ones I like personally (unless I explain otherwise). The songs will be selected from Billboard’s Year-end Hot 100 Chart, Acclaimed Music, and will all be released … Continue reading The Music of My Life – 1982
Today, I’m a Worry Wart
I have posted this quote before, but it fits today (and hopefully will help). My grandfather once told me, "Worrying is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but it doesn't get you anywhere!" Despite the truth of that, I find my mind all over the place. As you are aware, my … Continue reading Today, I’m a Worry Wart
Friday Photo Flashback
This week marked the 29th anniversary of the passing of my grandfather. In 2018, I wrote a blog about him on his birthday. You can read it here: https://nostalgicitalian.com/2018/12/16/happy-birthday-pops/ My dad sent a photo to me and my brother this week of my Great Grandma (Grandpa's mom) that I'd never seen before. That got me … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 