Author Archives: Jim

Duquesne and Kennywood In Print

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Jim

Writing this blog has provided me with a vehicle to relate some “snippets” of memories that I have about Duquesne and about our beloved Kennywood Park. Did you know that there are a number of publications that are available that … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 11 Comments

A Bubba In McKeesport

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Jim

EUREKA!!! I have been searching since I began this blog, and I have finally located a photograph (below) that I took when I was attending Community College of Allegheny County back in 1970. I was taking photography classes and was given an … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in General, McKeesport, Miscellaneous | 17 Comments

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

Our Easter Celebration

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Jim

As a Catholic child, a student of Holy Name Grade School, and an altar boy, the three days prior to Easter marked the most  pious and important days of the liturgical year. Although Holy Week officially began on Palm Sunday, … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - Holy Name, Church and School - Holy Trinity, Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years, My Hunky Family, Parents, Springtime, Uncategorized | 21 Comments

The Sundays Of My Youth

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Jim

This past Sunday was a crazy day for me. For me, so many activities are always pushed to Sunday as a result of my work commitments throughout the week; church, weekend d.i.y. projects around the house, cleaning the house, household … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - Holy Name, Life in General, Miscellaneous, Movies, Music, Radio and TV, My Hunky Family, Parents | 22 Comments