oh na, na, what's my name?

I honestly don't know why I chose "Whimsical Release" as my original blog title. Well, I guess I do like all things whimsical and I was thinking this blog would be a release for me. So, I guess I do know how I came about the name, but, it just doesn't fit me and my life anymore. So I've been thinking about a name change for a while. Every blog I read has such a clever name, I didn't want to haphazardly re-name my blog. So, I gave it some time. And some thoughtful consideration. And then I chose the name on a whim. Story of my life.

My family and close friends call me Eddie. Erica in spanish is pronounced Ed-e-ca. Remove the "ca" and it's Ed-e. Remove the "e," like my college roommate did and it's just "Ed." See what I did there?

So, welcome to a new year and to my abbreviat [ed] life!

Speaking of nicknames, do you remember Eddie Pinetti from the Wonder Years? Growing up I watched this show with my family every week. I was in lurve with Kevin. Eddie Pinetti was a bully in one (or maybe several?) episodes and while I was the furthest thing from a bully, my family started calling me Eddie Pinetti. I love that they still do. It makes me smile to think that I have a Wonder Years-inspired nickname.

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musical nostalgia

What a beauty, no? I'm sitting at my local coffee shop, The White Rhino, and they are playing the most wonderful selection of jazzy, bluesy tunes from the 40's. The big voices, prominent horns and nostalgic melodies make me wish for a glimpse at that time in history! I just heard How About You by Judy Garland - I'd recognize that voice anywhere!

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