If you have read my blogs in the past, you know that it consists of a mixture of pop culture things (like movie, TV and music thoughts) and personal things (radio stories, school memories, and things from my childhood). As I thought about today's blog topic, I realized that without this man in my life … Continue reading Happy 79th Birthday, Pop!
Tag: The Bible
Chilly Bedtime Prayers
Ella Story #1 My wife texted me about this earlier tonight and then posted it on Facebook: We say prayers every single day before nap time and bedtime. Saying prayers tonight, Ella stopped me mid prayer and told me we needed to pray for Elsa and Anna (the princesses from the movie Frozen) Me: why … Continue reading Chilly Bedtime Prayers
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?
Ok, Ok, I’ll Write ….
I'm writing under protest. I still don't feel up to writing today. My last post was three days ago, and I wish I could say that I am past it. I'm not. I have nothing planned out, which is kind of a "no-no" when you are writing. I am only writing because I am forcing … Continue reading Ok, Ok, I’ll Write ….
Never Miss A Chance … To Keep Your Mouth Shut!
I have never read The First Law series, which is a series of graphic novels by Joe Ambercrombie. However, I came across a quote from Jezal dan Luthar (a character from that trilogy) that sets the stage for this blog: "Just keep your mouth shut and smile. That's always good advice" A book that I have … Continue reading Never Miss A Chance … To Keep Your Mouth Shut!
“Just Write”
I have been at a loss for what to write the past few weeks. I'm not sure if that is because I am busy with other things or if I've run out of things to talk about. Everything I read about blogging always says "Just write!" So here I am - writing. I went through … Continue reading “Just Write”
Resolutions or Goals?
I subscribe to some daily writing prompts that will occasionally wind up as a good blog idea. I'd say I use about less than 5% of them, as most of them don't really strike a chord with me. Every single one of these prompts said to write about my New Year's Resolutions or Goals for … Continue reading Resolutions or Goals?
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
Expanding on an earlier Facebook post.
I am on vacation. I have the next week off and will have my sons all week. I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am to have them over. I am hoping that the weather will cooperate and we'll get to do some fun things this week. This vacation could not have come … Continue reading Expanding on an earlier Facebook post.
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 