Today would have been my parents 56th wedding anniversary. They did get to celebrate 37 of them together. My uncle/Godfather was the best man and my aunt was the maid of honor. I remember my brother and I were fascinated by their wedding album. It was fun to see our grandparents looking much younger. There … Continue reading August 23, 1969
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Happy Mother’s Day, Mom.
Mother's Day is one of celebration and sorrow for me. I celebrate my wife and her being the mother of Ella and Andrew. At the same time, I remember the woman who gave birth to me - my mom. She's been gone 19 years and yet there is still a hurt in my heart. I … Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day, Mom.
Friday Photo Flashback
I found a stack of pictures this week that I had stuck in an envelope. I probably did that so I could scan them for this feature, but I don't really remember. Anyway, I found this great picture of my brother and me. I love this picture because I actually look cute in it! I … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
The Music of My Life – 2007
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 – 2007
Friday Photo Flashback
According to the date stamp on today's picture, it is from the summer of 1981. We spent many summers going up north to Caseville. They were usually weekend trips. Off the top of my head, I can only recall two family vacations. One of them was to King's Island and Sea World (probably when I … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
The Music of My Life – 2006
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 – 2006
The Music of My Life – 2005
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 – 2005
Friday Photo Flashback
This being the first Friday Photo Flashback of the New Year, I went looking for a New Year's Picture. It seems like I was always doing something for New Year's Eve. Usually, we'd hang out at the VFW hall with my folks. There was always cheap drinks, good music and good people. When I got … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Friday Photo Flashback
With Christmas less than a week away, I found myself looking back at old Christmas photos. In many cases, there are photos of people that are no longer with us. For the ones I remember, I can look back on the photos and smile. For the ones that I don't remember, I stare at the … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
A Holiday Tradition Since 1982 (Spoilers Ahead)
“Marley was dead: to begin with” … so begins the Dickens classic A Christmas Carol. It was originally titled: A Christmas Carol. In Prose. Being a Ghost Story of Christmas. It was published on this day (December 19) in 1843. The first edition was completely sold out by Christmas Eve (that’s less than a week!). … Continue reading A Holiday Tradition Since 1982 (Spoilers Ahead)
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 