Monthly Archives: November 2011

Christmas Music To My Ears

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Jim

“Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling” Up until roughly 1960, we had an old Crosley floor radio and phonograph that sat in our dining room. The turntable only had the capacity to play 78 rpm records, and our selections … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Countdown Begins

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Jim

I just finalized plans for a trip to Duquesne in December. I am planning on visiting my hometown from December 3rd through the 7th. I hope that I have an opportunity to visit with my family as well as old … Continue reading →

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News From A Duquesne Neighbor

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Jim

Periodically, I receive emails from some of our former Duquesne friends and neighbors. I received the following email from George Simcina and wanted to pass it along to you. When I saw that it was from someone by the name … Continue reading →

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It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like A Duquesne Christmas

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Jim

As we head towards the Christmas season, I thought it would be fun to get your point of view on what reminds you most about Christmas in Duquesne. There are probably many more that I haven’t included, so feel free … Continue reading →

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A Warm and Fuzzy Happy Hunky Holiday

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Jim

OK, I will be the first to admit that I am the world’s biggest softie when it comes to Thanksgiving and Christmas. I find solace and comfort in some of the most incidental things at this time of year. A … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 1950 – It Snowed and Snowed and Snowed

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Jim

The following article appeared in The Duquesne Times on November 30, 1950. There was no Times published on November 23, 1950 due to the snowfall. Unfortunately, there were no photos in the Times published on November 30th, so a photojournalistic … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas Memories, Historic Events, Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years, Wintertime | 44 Comments

THANK YOU Duquesne!

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Jim

Sometimes, inspiration comes from the most unlikely sources. My two daughters have been posting daily comments on Facebook about things they are grateful for. I began to think about how much I have written about Duquesne and my childhood over … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas Memories, Life in General, McKeesport, Stores and Businesses | 22 Comments

“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!”

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Jim

I have always been a Christmas nut! Perhaps it’s because I’ve enjoyed a 35+ year career in the retail industry. Perhaps it’s because I have always been a cold weather person, enjoying snowfalls to the weeks of sweltering hot days … Continue reading →

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Disjointed Parts

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Jim

Periodically, I come to a point when my recollections fail to come together to be able to write a cohesive story about my life in Duquesne, or as a child growing up as part of a large hunky clan. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in General, My Hunky Family, Parents | 14 Comments