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Tag: New Year

Happy New Year, Again.

I've been meaning to write a little recap of post-Christmas happenings, and I just haven't had a second to do it. So here are just a few highlights. The boys and me. That Three Stooges poster behind us was a complete coincidence. My boys and I got together the weekend after Christmas. The Christmas holiday … Continue reading Happy New Year, Again. →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 9 Comments January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 3 Minutes

Happy New Year!

2026 rang in as I was in Dreamland.  The ball dropped in New York City - unseen by me. The new year was three and a half hours old when I opened my eyes. Andrew tapped me and wanted to know if it was still night time. I assured him it was and encouraged him … Continue reading Happy New Year! →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 4 Comments January 1, 2026 1 Minute

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 →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 2 Comments January 3, 2025January 2, 2025 1 Minute

Happy New Year – Welcome 2024

“Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” - Carl Bard 2024 rang in quietly at my place. Sam worked New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. I was in bed and asleep by 11:45pm on NYE. I didn't even hear the … Continue reading Happy New Year – Welcome 2024 →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 9 Comments January 2, 2024 1 Minute

Quick Post Before 2024

The week between Christmas and New Year's is an odd one. I never seem to know what day it is. I plan on looking back at 2023 blog in the coming days, but wanted to take a quick moment to thank you. I never imagined that anyone would find the things I write about interesting. … Continue reading Quick Post Before 2024 →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 5 Comments December 31, 2023 1 Minute

Less Than 24 Hours Away …

As 2022 fades into a memory, I'd like to thank you for following my blog and reading my ramblings. At some point, I'd like to look back at the year and reflect, but for now I thought I would look ahead. Here are some great quotes (some of which I may have posted in the … Continue reading Less Than 24 Hours Away … →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 5 Comments December 31, 2022 1 Minute

2021 – What a Year!

At midnight tonight, we'll start a brand new year - 2022. Some have compared a new year to a book. The book with 365 blank pages - one for each day - and said that the book is ours to write. There is truth to that. As I looked back over my "book" entitled "2021," … Continue reading 2021 – What a Year! →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 5 Comments December 31, 2021December 31, 2021 6 Minutes

Endings and Beginnings

"What feels like the end is often the beginning ..." I will be the first to admit that this blog is more appropriate for the end of the year. However, with the events of the past few days (which I will elaborate on in a future blog), it weighed on me to write these thoughts … Continue reading Endings and Beginnings →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 4 Comments December 23, 2020December 23, 2020 2 Minutes

New Year’s Resolutions

It's that time again ... Every year around this time I have a joke that I recycle when I am on the radio.  Basically, I say that I am going to make some New Years Resolutions I can actually keep.  I then proceed to list how I am (1) going to gain 20-30 pounds (2) … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized Leave a comment December 31, 2018December 31, 2018 7 Minutes

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