Monthly Archives: June 2012

The Ice Block

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Jim

Here’s a quick memory jolt for you. Since our freezer was about the size of a breadbox when I was a child, the production of ice was limited to those little aluminum ice-cube trays. As a result, every very summer … Continue reading →

Posted in McKeesport, Summertime | 7 Comments

Summer Delights

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Jim

As I walked through the supermarket this weekend, I was struck by the huge array of “treats, snacks and goodies” that it stocked. Judy had asked me to stop at the store and pick-up a few items since one of … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Restaurants, Summertime | 43 Comments

To Our Dads

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Jim

A simple wish for a Happy Father’s Day to all of my readers who are Dads and heartfelt prayers for all of our own fathers who have gone before us and those who are still here with us to celebrate … Continue reading →

Posted in Parents | 6 Comments

A Buck and a Quarter and a WHOLE Lot of Fun!

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Jim

There came a point in every Duquesne young person’s life when it was time to find an opportunity to earn money during the summer. Although 16 was the normal hiring age, we had the advantage of being able to get … Continue reading →

Posted in Jobs, Stores and Businesses | 9 Comments

In Heaven There Is No Beer – BUT in Kennywood?!?!

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Jim

I know I said that I wasn’t going to write any more posts, but I’m finding that it’s easier said than done to withdraw from thinking about Duquesne. For that reason, here I go again. Judy and I have had … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Restaurants, Kennywood, Surveys and Opinions | 13 Comments