Baseball has been on my mind. Especially with my youngest kids in T-ball and the action that happens right in my back yard. With some updates, here is one of the first blogs I wrote for this site: I took the above picture while standing in my backyard before I left for work. Baseball practice … Continue reading Baseball and the “Carlson Boys” of Summer (Rerun)
Tune Tuesday – Some Gave All
On this day in 1992, Billy Ray Cyrus released his debut album "Some Gave All." Yes, this is the album that exposed us all to Achy Breaky Heart. Thankfully, there were other songs on the album. Wher'm I Gonna Live, Could've Been Me, and She's Not Crying Anymore were all released as singles. The title … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Some Gave All
Monday Birthday Bonus
One of the biggest influencers of R&B and Rock and Roll was born on this day in 1911. I just had to do a "shout out" to the great Big Joe Turner! The "Boss of the Blues was born Joseph Vernon Turner Jr. in Kansas City, Missouri. He lost his father when he was only … Continue reading Monday Birthday Bonus
Movie Music Monday – Shrek
On this day in 2001, Shrek debuted in theaters. It introduced us to our ogre friend, a donkey and many other fairy tale characters. I have featured other songs from the soundtrack in the past, so today I'll focus on one of the great cover songs on the soundtrack. From songfacts.com" Neil Diamond wrote "I'm … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Shrek
Another Day, Another Year
As you know, Friday was my 56th birthday. It was a fairly normal day. I worked Thursday night and Friday morning, the kids Facetimed me to sing Happy Birthday before school. I came home and slept for a couple hours before I had to take Andrew to occupational therapy. Afterward, I picked up Ella from … Continue reading Another Day, Another Year
Book Recommendation – Theo of Golden
This book is one that I had seen on many "Highly Recommend" lists on Goodreads and blogs I read. I'm not sure what took me so long to actually find out what the book was about. I added it to my "Want to Read" list and finally got the opportunity to read it. I actually … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Theo of Golden
Friday Photo Flashback
To mark another trip around the sun, here are some pictures I have posted in the past: 6th (or 7th) birthday. Not sure if that thing with the yellow base is a candle or not. The first birthday gift from my daughter - a treasure! Celebrating birthday #52 with a nice cake from the kids … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Book Recommendation – Twice
I have found that people either love or hate Mitch Albom's books. I have read quite a few and there were a couple that were just "ok" for me, but I wouldn't say that I hated them. I had the chance to pick up his latest book recently and I really enjoyed it. It is … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Twice
Recapping Past Few Days
It's been busy our way! We've been on the go since Saturday. We had to so some running around in preparation for Mother's Day. We made cards, bought flowers and a big cookie that was supposed to look like a tic tac toe board with hearts and "Mom" in the middle of it. However, on … Continue reading Recapping Past Few Days
Tune Tuesday – You’re Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone
Happy 71st Birthday today to Kix Brooks. Along with Ronnie Dunn, Kix Brooks is the second half of Brooks and Dunn. Their 1991 debut album, Brand New Man, had four number-one hit singles on the country charts. I have had the pleasure of meeting Brooks and Dunn a few times during my country radio days. Both … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – You’re Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 