Today's photo goes back to about 2014 or so. I'm sure that the picture was taken with my Blackberry phone. It never really took great pictures, and they were often fuzzy or blurry. I was outside playing catch with the boys one afternoon and I snapped this one of Dimitri throwing the ball back to … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
What’s Been Up?
My apologies to you dear reader. It seems that I neglected to mention that last Friday was International Tuba Day! I actually played tuba for a short time in high school. Ella and Andrew had their final T-ball practice on Monday. It really is organized chaos and so fun to watch. They were practicing batting, … Continue reading What’s Been Up?
Book Recommendation – The Sideways Life of Denny Voss
“…and sometimes, when you’re doing life, things can go sideways and there’s NOTHING anyone can do about it - not a thing.” - Denny Voss I just finished reading The Sideways Life of Denny Voss by Holly Kennedy and I absolutely loved it. It was so good that I finished it in two days. I … Continue reading Book Recommendation – The Sideways Life of Denny Voss
“Oh, the humanity …”
The Hindenburg disaster - photo by Sam Shere of International News Photos It was on this day in 1937, that the LZ 129 Hindenburg disaster happened in Lakehurst, New Jersey. The Hindenburg was a German passenger carrying airship (Zeppelin) that had been in operation since 1928. The airship had made ten trips to the United … Continue reading “Oh, the humanity …”
Tune Tuesday – Tuff
John "Ace" Cannon was born on this day in 1934. He was a tenor/alto sax man who in 1961 scored a Top 20 record with his first solo hit, "Tuff." Backing him on that song was The Bill Black Combo. His last single was released in 1977, a cover of Willie Nelson's "Blue Eyes Crying … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Tuff
Movie Music Monday – Star Wars
"May the Fourth Be With You!" I didn't have to put too much thought into today's movie. Today is National Star Wars Day, after all. According to National Day Calendar: "Thousands of Star Wars enthusiasts celebrate this day each year with parties and celebrations around the nation. If you are a fan, then National Star … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Star Wars
Turntable Talk #48 – Don’t Axe Me!
(Note: This blog was originally posted earlier this month as part of Turntable Talk, a monthly feature hosted by Dave at A Sound Day) I'd like to thank Dave for inviting me back to participate in his Turntable Talk feature. This month's topic is a really good one. Dave says: "...this month's topic is 'DON'T … Continue reading Turntable Talk #48 – Don’t Axe Me!
Book Recommendation – Kill Your Darlings
Peter Swanson is one of those authors that always delivers a good story. I stumbled onto him with his book Eight Perfect Murders. This led to me reading more and more of his novels. Of the ones I have read, they always seem to have a unique premise and hold my attention. Kill Your Darlings … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Kill Your Darlings
Friday Photo Flashback
I will state up front that today's flashback does not involve a personal/family photo. It does have a personal/family story, though. As a kid, my dad introduced me and my brother to so many classics. He introduced us to old radio shows, old movies, the Three Stooges and the Little Rascals. He used to go … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
It’s the Simple Things
Our lives are constantly busy. So often, we forget to enjoy the little things. That's exactly what I did this week. For example, I noticed the birds singing away as I stood outside with the dog at 6am. I made it a point to really enjoy the first cup of coffee in the morning. No … Continue reading It’s the Simple Things
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 