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Tag: Penguins

Book Recommendation – How The Penguins Saved Veronica

It seems that I am reading faster than I can write recommendations. I've read at least four books that I want to write about, and will get to them. I know some blogger friends write about 4 or 5 books in one post, but I'd rather do them one at a time. I appreciate your … Continue reading Book Recommendation – How The Penguins Saved Veronica →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 4 Comments January 10, 2026January 7, 2026 2 Minutes

Kiwi for Kids

I had never heard of the Kiwi Company until my friend Margaret told me about it. She wanted to send the kids a "crate" every month. My kids LOVE them! If you have children (any age), these are perfect for those rainy days when they cannot go outside and play. We had a few of … Continue reading Kiwi for Kids →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 5 Comments July 2, 2025 3 Minutes

Life’s Little Moments

I channeled my inner "Clark Griswold" this week. I spent the weekend putting up the outdoor decorations. Believe it or not, no one was hurt in the process! With the weather as nice as it was, I decided to get the lights up before it got too cold. I worked on the front yard first. … Continue reading Life’s Little Moments →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 4 Comments November 14, 2024November 13, 2024 2 Minutes

Birthday Trip To The Zoo

Tuesday was my wife's birthday. She wanted to take the kids to the Detroit Zoo. It was the perfect day! The temperatures were in the mid-70's and the sun was shining. We got to see all the animals that we hoped to see and the kids (and us) had a blast! You may remember that … Continue reading Birthday Trip To The Zoo →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 6 Comments June 8, 2023 2 Minutes

Birthday Recap

On Saturday, I celebrated birthday 51. I worked the night before, so I came home and literally went to bed. Sam and I had plans, so I wanted to get some sleep before we left. Even before the clock struck midnight, my Facebook was blowing up with countless birthday wishes. When I woke up, there … Continue reading Birthday Recap →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 3 Comments May 19, 2021 2 Minutes

Part III – To the Aisle

One year ago, March 19, 2018, Sam and I were married. In the last 365 days, I have been blessed with the most wonderful partner! We have had some really amazing moments and our love for each other continues to grow with each passing day. After she said yes to my proposal, we began to … Continue reading Part III – To the Aisle →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 5 Comments March 18, 2019March 19, 2019 13 Minutes

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