Monthly Archives: April 2011

In Praise of Reunions

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Jim

When I was a child growing up in the Duquesne area, the approach of summer was an exciting time. The anticipation of being able to play outside with friendsand not having to go to school was almost unbearable for me … Continue reading →

Posted in My Hunky Family, Parents | 6 Comments

Strolling Through Kennywood’s Memory Lane

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Jim

One of the many wonderful things about growing up in Duquesne was having Kennywood in our backyard. I’ve  lived in many different parts of the country and have met many people who grew up in the Pittsburgh area. If in the course … Continue reading →

Posted in Kennywood, Parents, Summertime | 9 Comments

Eastertime Remembered

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Jim

The countdown to Easter Sunday has begun. Somehow, the excitement of this week was more evident as I was growing up than it is now.  Perhaps it was the excitement of being a child and anticipating a visit from the … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - Holy Name, Food and Restaurants, Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years, My Hunky Family, Springtime, Stores and Businesses | 2 Comments

Sure Signs of Springtime in Duquesne

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Jim

Springtime has finally arrived and evidence of it was everywhere when I visited Duquesne last week.  There is a display that has become a Springtime tradition in the area that wasn’t even in existence when we were growing up. While … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years, Kennywood, Springtime | 7 Comments

Home Again – Let the Good Times Roll!

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Jim

Well, I have made it home! I had a wonderful trip to Duquesne and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Between visits with my family, meeting new friends, reconnecting with old friends, photographing old haunts as well as new views AND finally, meeting … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne History, Food and Restaurants, Historic Events, Sports, Springtime, Visits to Duquesne | 4 Comments

Finding Dorothy’s Slippers

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Jim

Just to catch you up on what has been happening these past two days, I decided to do a quick post about my adventures thus far ….. Friday really seemed that I had  found the Emerald City, complete with Dorothy’s ruby … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne History, Duquesne's Special Citizens, Visits to Duquesne | 3 Comments

The Fun Begins

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Jim

Well, I made it to the Emerald City! It was a long drive, over 8 1/2 hours. I had a relaxing break when I stopped at Lookout Point atop of Mt. Ararat in the Allegheny Mountains. This as the spot where … Continue reading →

Posted in Visits to Duquesne | 2 Comments

Following the Yellow Brick Road

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Jim

Well Gang, I’m off to see the Emerald City of Duquesne! It is Thursday morning around 9 a.m. and I am itching to get started on my trek back to Duquesne.  The trip will take about 8 hours or so, … Continue reading →

Posted in Visits to Duquesne | 2 Comments

The “Green” Hunky

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Jim

I think it is safe to say, that most of our parents were either born before or during The Great Depression. So that you aren’t confused, I am talking about the Depression that started in about 1929 and lasted until … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in General, Parents | 8 Comments