The original publication of this blog was in 2018. Today's a bit of an expansion on the original post. Today would have been my Uncle Tom's 79th birthday. I thought it would be a good day to look back and remember just how special he was. We always called him Rozmo. I'm not even sure … Continue reading Remembering – The One, The Only, Rozmo!
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Friday Photo Flashback
I'm guessing today's photo is from somewhere between 1987-1992. I don't recall where the photo was taken. I'm going to guess it's a wedding or some family event. The picture is of my dad, my Uncle Tom, and me. This is another photo that I am unaware of who took it. We're all wearing a … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Friday Photo Flashback
For today's Friday Photo Flashback, I want to share one of my favorite pictures of my dad. I asked my dad about his age in this picture and he told me he was 15. I love this photo so much. ALll my life, my dad has never been without a guitar. He was always playing … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Happy 100th
Today would have been my grandma's 100th birthday. She is someone that I truly miss a lot. We'd go to her house every Sunday at noon for "dinner." We'd listen to or watch the Tiger's games during the summer. Every Christmas Eve we spent at her house. I'd always call her to ask her what … Continue reading Happy 100th
Celebrating Jimmy Reed
The fantastic blues singer Jimmy Reed was born today in 1925. He was born Mathis James Reed in Mississippi where he learned to play guitar and harmonica. He moved to Chicago in 1943 and was drafted into the Navy. After he was discharged a couple years later, he went back to Mississippi where he married … Continue reading Celebrating Jimmy Reed
Friday Photo Flashback
Welcome to another edition of the Friday Photo Flashback feature! This time around we go back to 1988 (and 1999). In the past it has been fun for me to find a picture and examine the things in the background. The picture I have chosen really doesn't allow me to do that, because there's not … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Friday Photo Flashback
It is time for another Friday Photo Flashback. This week, it is a bit different. In the past installments, I have picked on photo and written about things in it, or the memories connected to it. Today, however, is Veteran's Day and I have a few photos that I want to share. The camera at … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Remembering Uncle Tom
Today would have been my Godfather's birthday. I really miss him a lot. I found some pictures on a hard drive which brought a smile to my face today and I wanted to share. Uncle Tom and a 1 month old me... I'm a little bit older here. I wish the photo had the date … Continue reading Remembering Uncle Tom
Senior Cars – Did You Paint Yours?
33 years ago today (June 9, 1988) I walked the stage and was handed my diploma (ok, it was actually the diploma case) at my high school graduation. Exactly 25 years later, I would walk the stage again and receive my college degree in Sleep Medicine. On my way into work tonight, I saw a … Continue reading Senior Cars – Did You Paint Yours?
Time. Life. Death. Ripples.
The longest song I ever played on the air was Alice's Restaurant by Arlo Guthrie which is just over 18 minutes long. We played this on the classic rock station (and sometimes on the oldies station) every Thanksgiving. To those who love the song, it was the perfect length. To those who hated the song, … Continue reading Time. Life. Death. Ripples.
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 