Monthly Archives: April 2013

Kennywood Revisited

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Jim

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 | 15 Comments

1954 Duquesne Retrospective

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Jim

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 | 18 Comments

A Beautiful Duquesne

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Jim

    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 by Jim

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 | 9 Comments

Voices from Duquesne LIVES!

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Jim

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 | 17 Comments

A Duquesne Deluge of Prayers

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Jim

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 | 63 Comments