Friday Gratitude

I'd like to begin by thanking each of you who reached out either in the comments, via email, or text offering support after yesterday's blog. I truly appreciate it you. Today ends with more emotions - anger, sadness, confusion, and helplessness. I truly cannot wait for my appointment this week. Something has got to change. … Continue reading Friday Gratitude →

The Shenanigans Are Over

For the first time in 2 years, the Chicago River was dyed green yesterday. The St. Patrick's Day tradition had been put on hiatus because of the Covid-19 Pandemic. The dye will stay in the water for about 48 hours and then it will change back to normal. I posted my usual stupid St. Patrick's … Continue reading The Shenanigans Are Over →

What the Dickens?

Last night I finished my yearly reading of A Christmas Carol. I have been reading it every year since junior high school. I blogged about that here: https://nostalgicitalian.com/2018/12/03/a-holiday-tradition-since-1982/ As many times as I have read it, I sometimes feel like I read things I don't remember. A few years back I purchased The Annotated Christmas … Continue reading What the Dickens? →