Author Archives: Jim

St. Joseph Angels – 1959

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Jim

A HUGE “thank you” goes out to my friend and frequent “Duquesne Hunky” contributor Lou Andriko! After posting my request for scanned copies of photos of “our Duquesne” that you might have in your possession, Lou came through immediately! THANK … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - St. Joseph | 17 Comments

One of Duquesne’s Beautiful Ol’ Gals

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Jim

September 9, 2012 would have been the 100th birthday of a very important part of many of our lives. In the September 13th issue of The Duquesne Times, an article appeared that annouced the opening of Duquesne’s newest school, Holy Name.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - St. Joseph | 29 Comments

McKeesport’s 5th Ave

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Jim

Depending on where you are living, the mention of 5th Avenue conjures-up different memories: • To the world’s population, it most likely makes them think about New York City’s famous thoroughfare. The avenue, especially between 49th Street and 60th Streets, … Continue reading →

Posted in McKeesport, Stores and Businesses | 116 Comments

Sweet Memories

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Jim

I try not to be redundant when I post to my blog. However, a few days ago I read an article in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette regarding the McKeesport Candy Co. which brought back memories on so many levels. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Restaurants, McKeesport | 18 Comments

Timeless Kennywood!

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Jim

I love the internet. It provides a wealth of information if you know where to look. One of my favorite reference sites is Wikipedia. The information submitted to this site is at times questionable, however, I was able to locate … Continue reading →

Posted in Kennywood | 9 Comments

A Few of my Favorite Things

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Jim

I was watching a show on TV’s Food Network a few days ago. A young chef was explaining his style of cooking and what had inspired him to become a chef. He spoke about his family, his village in Mexico, … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Restaurants, Stores and Businesses | 52 Comments

Colors of Kennywood

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Jim

For some reason, today I am really having an “I miss Kennywood” moment. I’m sure it started as I began to consider a subject that I wanted to write about today. Since we are having a rather overcast and gloomy … Continue reading →

Posted in Kennywood | 25 Comments

Enjoying the Weed

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Jim

Enjoying the Weed – What a Difference a Generation Makes! July 4th was a scorching hot day for me. I find it increasingly difficult to deal with blindingly sunny days and heat indices past 100°! I spent the day in … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - St. Joseph, Playing and Games | 2 Comments

Duquesne’s Hot Fun in the Summertime

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Jim

I spent the better part of yesterday at my office. The heat was so unbearable, that I decided to chill inside rather than attempt to get into my car and drive home. When I finally decided to go home, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Playing and Games, Summertime | 6 Comments

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