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Tag: Thank you

Half a Million?!

Today I extend to you my thanks. As a reader of my blog, you have helped me achieve another blogging milestone. This week I received a note stating: I am so grateful for those of you who read my ramblings here. I thank you for commenting and liking the things that I post. I am … Continue reading Half a Million?! →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 4 Comments November 22, 2025November 21, 2025 1 Minute

The Music of My Life – 2000

Welcome back to The Music of My Life, where I feature ten songs from each year of my life.  In most cases, the ten songs I choose will be ones I like personally (unless I explain otherwise). The songs will be selected from Billboard’s Year-end Hot 100 Chart, Acclaimed Music, and will all be released … Continue reading The Music of My Life – 2000 →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 6 Comments December 11, 2024December 10, 2024 11 Minutes

Hi Coo! I mean, Haiku!

I love to write blogs Music, books, and my life Thank you for reading

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 3 Comments April 17, 2024 1 Minute

A Small Gesture That Made Me Smile and Gave Me Hope

On my way to work today, something happened that struck me in a big way. I didn't expect it, and perhaps that's why I felt compelled to share it with you. In order to get to the expressway, I have to drive on a two lane road. Along the way there are many homes, a church or … Continue reading A Small Gesture That Made Me Smile and Gave Me Hope →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 12 Comments January 17, 2024 1 Minute

Gratitude and Laugh on Me

I would like to take a moment and thank each of you who commented, reached out via email, or texted me regarding my last blog. Your love and support means a lot to me and my family. Knowing that so many folks are thinking about us truly warms my heart. I will be sure to … Continue reading Gratitude and Laugh on Me →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 3 Comments August 8, 2023 2 Minutes

May 4, 2023

Star Wars Day My very funny friend, Dobie Maxwell, says - Today is 'Star Wars' day - "May the 4th be with you." Tomorrow is Alcoholics or 'Bar Wars' Day - "May the 5th be with you." Starting the blog with a laugh! Thank You! Yesterday's blog was on kind of a serious topic. I … Continue reading May 4, 2023 →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 9 Comments May 4, 2023 1 Minute

Giving Thanks (Updated)

When I worked on the radio, we would often “recycle” bits. We would take something we had done in the past and “re-run” it, often updating it to be current. This blog is actually a recycling of an earlier Thanksgiving blog from three years ago, updated for 2022. I have gained many new followers over … Continue reading Giving Thanks (Updated) →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 7 Comments November 24, 2022November 23, 2022 17 Minutes

Milestones

I was informed by WordPress that my blog is officially 4 years old this week. It's hard to believe that I have been blogging consistently for that long ... and that folks like you are still reading it. For that, I thank you! In two weeks, we will celebrate another milestone, as our daughter Ella … Continue reading Milestones →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 2 Comments January 28, 2022 1 Minute

A Special Addition to the Tree

This is one of those blogs that is overdue. It's a "Thank You." One of the things that I love about Christmas is decorating the tree. Most of the ornaments each have a special memory. As I have blogged about in the past, we try to get one new ornament every year that signifies a … Continue reading A Special Addition to the Tree →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 1 Comment December 18, 2021 1 Minute

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