This is an updated summer "rerun." I will forever sing the praises of Emily West. She is such a talent and I love her voice. Wishing a very happy 45th birthday to a talented artist who hails from Waterloo, Iowa - Emily West. When I worked in radio, we got to meet a lot of … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Emily West!
Life’s a Beach!
Since we didn't get to watch fireworks together, we decided that Monday would be a family day! While my wife caught a few hours of sleep, I packed us a picnic lunch, packed the swim suits & towels, and got us beach ready. I'm not sure why, but we always seem to go swimming at … Continue reading Life’s a Beach!
Tune Tuesday – The Stripper
Oh, the songs that make it to number one! In the coming days, I will be posting a piece that I wrote for The UK Number Ones Blog. Today's song might have easily been one I could have included in that piece. 64 years ago today, a song that at one point had no title, … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – The Stripper
Movie Music Monday – Forrest Gump
It was 32 years ago today that we were introduced to Forrest Gump. The movie opened in the US on this day in 1994. In a 1994 article from the Gainesville Sun, the film's music producer Joel Sill talked about the soundtrack. He stated "We wanted to have very recognizable material that would pinpoint time … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Forrest Gump
Our Fourth Was Missing Our “Fourth”
In all the years that Sam and I have been together, our city has always done fireworks on July 4th. Sam knew that she'd have the 4th off, so neither of us had to take any time off of work. Well, for whatever the reason, our city moved the fireworks to the 3rd of July … Continue reading Our Fourth Was Missing Our “Fourth”
Song Lyric Sunday
It is Sunday once again and it is time once again for Song Lyric Sunday, hosted by Jim Adams. This week's challenge is to feature a song included in the “Great American Songbook.” The topic was suggested by my friend Nancy of the Elephant’s Trunk aka The Sicilian Storyteller. For someone like me, who loves … Continue reading Song Lyric Sunday
Three Reasons to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
I read this earlier in the week and wanted to share. Here is an interesting piece from Regent University: By Robert Schwarzwalder July 1, 2026 One of the courses I’m privileged to teach in Regent’s Honors College is titled “The Exceptional Country.” The students interact with such great texts as the Federalist Papers, Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy … Continue reading Three Reasons to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
Happy Semiquincentennial, America!
America has come a long way in 250 years! We’ve seen progress and advancements that have made life much easier for us. Sometimes, it is important to remember the trials and tribulations of those who played a role in getting us here. I would image that when the Declaration of Independence was signed, that it … Continue reading Happy Semiquincentennial, America!
Book Recommendation – The Book of Lost Hours
I read The Book of Lost Hours because of the first line in the Goodreads Synopsis: "For fans of The Ministry of Time and The Midnight Library." I loved The Midnight Library (and am about to start The Midnight Train) and the Ministry of Time was ok. Once the book got underway, it was much different than I … Continue reading Book Recommendation – The Book of Lost Hours
Turntable Talk #50 – Yankee Doodle. That’s a Dandy … Song!
This month, America celebrates birthday #250! Another big milestone this month is that Dave from A Sound Day's Turntable Talk celebrates golden topic #50. He was once again picked a great topic for us to write about. This time around it is Yankee Doodle. That's A Dandy...Song. This will have already posted on Dave's page earlier … Continue reading Turntable Talk #50 – Yankee Doodle. That’s a Dandy … Song!
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 