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Tag: Sleep Technologist

An Unexpected and Moving Gift

I have been a sleep technologist since 2013. In all those years, I have never been so moved by a patient's kind gesture - until yesterday. I walked into the tech room and found a tall green gift bag on the counter, It had a sticky note on it that read, "Keith - from your … Continue reading An Unexpected and Moving Gift →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 9 Comments December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 4 Minutes

Life’s Little Moments

It seems like it's been a while since I posted a non-music/personal blog. Believe me, it is not because of a lack of things going on! It seems like my wife and I have been on the go constantly with the craziness of every day life. So here is a brief update: Happy Anniversary! It … Continue reading Life’s Little Moments →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 10 Comments January 24, 2025 4 Minutes

Book Review: The Edge of Sleep

Normally, I post what I would call a Book Recommendation, but I didn't feel that this was one I would actually recommend. I will let you decide for yourself. As many of you know, I work as a Sleep Technologist. When I saw the title of this book, I wondered if it might be something … Continue reading Book Review: The Edge of Sleep →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 4 Comments September 7, 2024September 5, 2024 3 Minutes

Conference, Clubs, and Croup

Conference Many readers know I work in Sleep Medicine. Every year there is a sleep conference in Detroit that we try to go to to earn our Continuing Education Units to keep our registry. That conference was last week. Sam and I drove down to Detroit early Thursday afternoon. (The kids got a sleepover at … Continue reading Conference, Clubs, and Croup →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 5 Comments June 26, 2023June 26, 2023 4 Minutes

Is it “Binge” Worthy?

I am a sleep technologist full time.  Naturally, when I see articles related to sleep, I read them.  The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recently took a survey to find out what keeps us up at night. Coming in at #4 - Playing video games.  59% of men and 42% of women do it. Coming … Continue reading Is it “Binge” Worthy? →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 5 Comments November 6, 2019November 6, 2019 1 Minute

The Beginnings of a Beautiful Friendship

One year ago tonight, right about the time I am writing this blog, Sam and I posted a picture on Facebook of us in front of the "Welcome to Kentucky sign".  We were on our way down to Florida for a vacation that would not only serve as a vacation, but also as our honeymoon.  … Continue reading The Beginnings of a Beautiful Friendship →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 12 Comments March 16, 2019March 16, 2019 7 Minutes

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