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Tag: Therapy

Overdue Update

Before I start, I wanted to thank you for your comments on a recent post (The Truth Hurts). I was really struggling with a lot of things and I did get to follow up with the doc. Since my ADHD was diagnosed, they have been treating it with stimulants like Adderall, Vyvance, etc… Well, part … Continue reading Overdue Update →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 9 Comments August 20, 2026 1 Minute

Just “Bumpin’ Around”

I recently read a blog from my friend Dana at Dana at Regular Girl Devos that struck a chord with me. It was something that I could totally relate to. She was talking about seeing the film The Way We Were with Robert Redford and how when she hears the theme song, it still makes … Continue reading Just “Bumpin’ Around” →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 7 Comments May 21, 2026May 20, 2026 2 Minutes

Close, But No Breakthrough … Yet

I wrote a fun blog already today, so now I need to get this down in writing before I lose it. In therapy the past few weeks I've been working through some pretty deep stuff. Death has been at the forefront of my mind lately, probably due to the many deaths that I have seen … Continue reading Close, But No Breakthrough … Yet →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 4 Comments February 4, 2022 2 Minutes

Sorting Out My G.E.R.D.

Throughout my life, I have seen therapists off and on for various reasons: my weight, depression, grief counseling, anger issues, my divorce, etc ... Years ago, I was told by someone close to me that I was not making any progress and I was wasting money and time with therapy, so I stopped going. This … Continue reading Sorting Out My G.E.R.D. →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 9 Comments January 22, 2022 2 Minutes

A Positive Post

A friend of mine saw a recent post and sent me a private message to say that she hoped everything was ok. I figured it was time to share a positive post. My Boys I'm excited for this weekend. My youngest son will be with me Saturday and part of Sunday. He's been going through … Continue reading A Positive Post →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 4 Comments September 18, 2021 4 Minutes

Fear and the Inner Child

"The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown." - H. P. Lovecraft I think every one has fears.  We all fear different things.  Growing up, I was afraid of the dark, afraid of heights, afraid of bees, and many other things.  … Continue reading Fear and the Inner Child →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 1 Comment December 20, 2019 3 Minutes

Weekend Wrap-Up

Because of my "real job" work schedule, I have Thursday-Saturdays off.  I have my sons three weekends a month, and I love that time with them.  One weekend a month, my wife get a "date" weekend.  This past weekend was that weekend. Thursday Thursday is usually a short day, because I work the night before.  … Continue reading Weekend Wrap-Up →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 2 Comments July 22, 2019July 22, 2019 6 Minutes

A Letter to Mom

Mother's Day - 2019 Dear Mom, Christopher and I met some time ago and mapped out a project to honor your memory. I have written a few things that will be included in it. Some of them have appeared here on my blog page. I've gone through pictures and have picked out favorites. I have … Continue reading A Letter to Mom →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 2 Comments May 12, 2019May 12, 2019 9 Minutes

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  • Movie Music Monday – Fast Times at Ridgemont High
  • Tony Bennett – 100 Years (A Summer Rerun)
  • Tune Tuesday – Poor Little Fool
  • Mid-Week Recap
  • Book Recommendation – Crooks
  • Friday Photo Flashback – Freberg
  • Great American Songbook Saturday – My Buddy
  • Song Lyric Sunday – Too Much Thyme On My Hands
  • Happy National Book Lover’s Day
  • Movie Music Monday – The Help
  • Tune Tuesday – Days Like This
  • The Truth Hurts
  • The Man With the Tan
  • Happy Birthday, Hitch!
  • Book Recommendation – Voice-a-Versa
  • Friday Photo Flashback
  • Turntable Talk #51 – Singly Under-Appreciated
  • Great American Songbook Saturday
  • Song Lyric Sunday
  • Sadness At The Drive In (A Tweaked Summer Rerun)
  • Movie Music Monday – Life of Brian
  • Tune Tuesday
  • ZZ Top is Beard-less … Sort of
  • Life’s Little Moments
  • Overdue Update
  • Friday Photo Flashback
  • Great American Songbook Saturday – I Got Rhythm
  • This Hit Me Hard
  • Song Lyric Sunday – I’ve Got You Under My Skin
  • Convicted
  • Movie Music Monday – Police Academy
  • Tune Tuesday – Jo Dee Messina
  • See You On the Other Side, Dolly
  • Life’s Little Moments
  • Book Recommendation – Everyone In This Bank Is A Thief
  • Funny Memory
  • Friday Photo Flashback
  • Make Life Better With These
  • Great American Songbook Saturday – Stardust
  • Song Lyric Sunday
  • Movie Music Monday – The Music Man
  • Tune Tuesday – Canon in D
  • Welcome to September! (A Reblog)
  • Life’s Little Moments
  • I Suppose I Am Fossil Fabulous
  • Book Recommendation – Caller Unknown
  • Friday Photo(s) Flashback
  • Great American Songbook Saturday – Blue Skies
  • 50 Years Ago – A Historic Surprise
  • Unwatchable Mystery Shows? Says Who?
  • Song Lyric Sunday
  • Movie Music Monday – A First
  • A Birthday ReBlog
  • Tune Tuesday – Brimful of Asha
  • Life’s Little Moments
  • First “Official” First Day
  • Gene, Gene, the Genome Machine
  • Friday Photo Flashback
  • Just a Thought ….
  • Great American Songbook Saturday – St. Louis Blues
  • Turntable Talk #52 – Feels Like The First Time
  • I Have An Idea – Yes or No?
  • Movie Music Monday – Cocktail
  • Tune Tuesday – Sad Eyes
  • Life’s Little Moments – A Look Back at the Week
  • Book Recommendation – The Last Voyage of the Andrea Doria
  • TV Theme Thursday – #50
  • Friday Photo Flashback
  • Mini-Series Recommendation – All The Light We Cannot See
  • Great American Songbook Saturday – Ebb Tide
  • Song Lyric Sunday
  • Music Movie Monday – Ghostbusters
  • Tune Tuesday – Vieni Sul Mar
  • Hoco Loco
  • Poetry Dream?
  • TV Theme Song Thursday – #49
  • Book Recommendation: Five Minutes, Mr. Byner
  • Dogs, Trains, and Bands, Good Lord!
  • Friday Photo Flashback
  • I Missed It…
  • Great American Songbook Saturday – They Can’t Take That Away From Me
  • Book Recommendation: The Mysterious Mrs. White
  • Song Lyric Sunday
  • Movie Music Monday – Pitch Perfect
  • Finally – Solitude
  • Tune Tuesday – International Coffee Day
  • Another Busy Weekend
  • Book Recommendation – Bookish People
  • TV Theme Song Thursday – #48
  • I Wish I Knew Who Wrote This
  • Friday Photo Flashback
  • Book Recommendation – A Deadly Episode
  • Great American Songbook Saturday – My Blue Heaven
  • She’s On To a New Adventure
  • Concoctions!
  • Song Lyric Sunday
  • Movie Music Monday – Grease
  • Tune Tuesday – What Might Have Been
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