Author Archives: Jim

Today’s Issues Yesterday

Posted on May 18, 2013

As I was paging through the pages of an issue of The Duquesne Times yesterday, an article caught my attention. It seems that the subject of illegal aliens is one of the hottest issues in the US today. Virtually every American … Continue reading →

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20 Random Thoughts from the Duquesne Hunky

Posted on May 10, 2013

1.   Duquesne has to be the BEST place to learn how to drive a car with a standard transmission. I bought my first car from People’s Union Bank’s Repossession Department. It was a white VW with a standard transmission which … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 21 Comments

Duquesne and Kennywood In Print

Posted on May 7, 2013

Writing this blog has provided me with a vehicle to relate some “snippets” of memories that I have about Duquesne and about our beloved Kennywood Park. Did you know that there are a number of publications that are available that … Continue reading →

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A Bubba In McKeesport

Posted on May 1, 2013

EUREKA!!! I have been searching since I began this blog, and I have finally located a photograph (below) that I took when I was attending Community College of Allegheny County back in 1970. I was taking photography classes and was given an … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in General, McKeesport, Miscellaneous | 14 Comments

Kennywood Revisited

Posted on April 26, 2013

When I was a kid, I remember that this time of year was almost as exciting as the Christmas season! I was FULL of anticipation and would be counting down the days until two MAJOR events would happen. The first … Continue reading →

Posted in Kennywood, Life in General | 12 Comments

1954 Duquesne Retrospective

Posted on April 22, 2013

There are times that I really struggle with post ideas. It seems that I have covered every inch of my childhood memories. However, whenever “writer’s block” occurs, all I have to do is peruse a few issues of The Duquesne … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne Carnegie Library, Duquesne History, Duquesne Public Schools, Kennywood, Life in General, Springtime | 17 Comments

A Beautiful Duquesne

Posted on April 20, 2013

    It appears that Spring 2013 has officially arrived. I’ve been busy clipping, racking, mulching and planting around my house, hoping to make it as neat and attractive as possible. Although the methods have changed in the last 99 years, … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne Buildings, Duquesne History, Life in General, Miscellaneous, Springtime, The Steel Mills | 21 Comments

A Duquesne Deluge of HOPE!

Posted on April 14, 2013

The power of prayer in itself is remarkable. I think we all believe that as part of our very being. However, the power of Duquesne prayer has proven itself to be very powerful. It was just 7 days ago that … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - Holy Name, Church and School - St. Joseph, Duquesne's Special Citizens | 6 Comments

Voices from Duquesne LIVES!

Posted on April 10, 2013

I cannot believe it, but I have not posted a “Voices from Duquesne” since October, 2011!! I don’t know if its that I have been derelict in my duties or if I just haven’t been receiving many emails from all … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne's Special Citizens | 15 Comments

A Duquesne Deluge of Prayers

Posted on April 8, 2013

I have often written about Fr. Dennis, Pastor of Christ the Light of the World, in Duquesne. Fr. Dennis is Pastor for the Holy Name site, the St. Hedwig site, and at the St. Joseph site. In December, 2011 after … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - Holy Name, Church and School - Holy Trinity, Church and School - St. Joseph, Churches - Other, Duquesne's Special Citizens | 53 Comments