Weekend Work & Weekend Fun

I haven't posted in the last 5 days. It is not often that I get time with my entire family, so my focus has been on them. The weather has been just perfect. Even though we are officially still in Spring, it felt like Summer! We've got a water table that the kids love to … Continue reading Weekend Work & Weekend Fun →

Friday Photo Flashback

It's time for another Friday Photo Flashback. 42 years ago this week, the movie Somewhere in Time was released. I blogged about it here: https://nostalgicitalian.com/2022/10/03/a-less-sci-fi-time-travel-story/ The film was shot on Mackinac Island and the Grand Hotel played a big part in the movie. For this week's Friday Photo Flashback, here are a few photos from … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

“Finding a good way to spend it…”

My Facebook feed has been full of pictures of the "last day of school." Many of those photos are of high school seniors who are celebrating their FINAL "last" day of school, while others are of students in kindergarten through 11th grade who are just excited for summer break! The theme song to the cartoon … Continue reading “Finding a good way to spend it…” →

Weekend Wrap Up

I am not working my normal schedule at work, so my days are a bit messed up. The weekend for me, basically consisted of half a Saturday and today. I work Friday overnight and get home Saturday morning about 8am. I slept till about 2pm and Sam woke me up so we could enjoy some … Continue reading Weekend Wrap Up →

31 Years Ago

The year is .... Ronald Reagan is President of the United States. It cost 24 cents to mail a letter. A gallon of gas was 91 cents. The Washington Redskins beat the Broncos in Super Bowl XXII The Winter Olympics were held in Calgary. The average yearly salary was $24,500. The LA Dodgers beat the … Continue reading 31 Years Ago →