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Tag: New Year's Eve

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

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

Friday Photo Flashback

I'm just under the wire for another Friday Photo Flashback. For this edition, we go back to Y2K! The above photo was taken outside the Country Music Hall of Fame on either December 31, 1999 OR January 1, 2000. I was working at B95 in Flint, MI at the time. We had a huge promotion … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 11 Comments September 2, 2022 3 Minutes

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