Author Archives: Jim

30 Sights, Sounds and Smells of a Duquesne Summer

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Jim

It has been unmercifully hot the past few nights here in Ocean Pines. I cannot remember the last time we were able to sleep with our windows open at night. We’ve become so dependent on air conditioning, I often wonder … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - Holy Name, Duquesne Carnegie Library, Duquesne High School, Duquesne Place, Food and Restaurants, Life in General, Miscellaneous, Playing and Games, Sports, Summertime, The Steel Mills | 45 Comments

A Heck Of A Hunky Wedding On The Horizon

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Jim

This past weekend was an exciting time for my family. It was the first “official” event on my youngest daughter’s journey to her wedding day in September. A surprise shower was held for her, and the reality of my “baby … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumntime, Hunky Celebrations, Life in General, My Hunky Family | 19 Comments

To The Duquesne Dads

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Jim

With love to all of the Duquesne Dads past and present! HAPPY FATHER’S DAY  

Posted in Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years | 6 Comments

Help To Save Our Holy Trinity Church In Duquesne

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Jim

I received the following email this week, and I am hoping that we can help to provide some information about Holy Trinity. The fact that they may consider demolishing the structure is very disturbing. Considering the condition of the building, it is understandable why … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - Holy Trinity, Duquesne Buildings, Duquesne History, Miscellaneous | 17 Comments

Young Love – Kennywood Style

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Jim

Ok, it’s time to get even more nostalgic than I have before. I freely admit to the fact that I will be crossing the “sappy” line with this posting. I was thinking about the impact that Kennywood had on my … Continue reading →

Posted in Kennywood, Life in General, Miscellaneous, Summertime | 21 Comments

Bring Potato Chips

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Jim

In 1868, Commander in Chief John A. Logan of the grand Army of the Republic issued what was called General Order Number 11, designating May 30 as a memorial day. He declared it to be “for the purpose of strewing … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in General, Miscellaneous | 3 Comments

It Isn’t Easy Being Green

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Jim

My cousin, Marianne Volk, and Cindy Stanoszek Mitrik shared their friend William Lankenau’s story recently and I really enjoyed it. I thought I would share it with you to enjoy as well. I took the liberty of “embellishing” it and bringing … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Restaurants, Life in General, Miscellaneous, Stores and Businesses | 4 Comments

Join “THE BAND” In A Duquesne Deluge of Prayers

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Jim

In April, we all learned of Fr. Dennis’ health prognosis. It was at that time that I posted the news of his health issues and asked that we all join in on a deluge of prayers for Fr. Dennis. That … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - Holy Name, Church and School - St. Joseph, Churches - Other, Duquesne's Special Citizens | 2 Comments

Today’s Issues Yesterday

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Jim

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 →

Posted in Duquesne History, Historic Events, Miscellaneous, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

20 Random Thoughts from the Duquesne Hunky

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Jim

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 | 23 Comments