Author Archives: Jim

Congratulations Jim Hartman!

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Jim

CONGRATULATIONS! I was alerted to the fact that there was an article published in the IN West Mifflin Community Magazine that paid homage to someone who has been both a friend and an advisor. Jim Hartman, President of the Mifflin … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne's Special Citizens, Miscellaneous | 2 Comments

Summertime Odds and Ends

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Jim

Once again, I am offering a disjointed, unrealated bag of memories to you. Most of these little remeniscences relate to hot summer days in Duquesne, so I hope you enjoy. Pop Bottle Heaven At the corner of Texas Ave. and Mellon … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Restaurants, Kennywood, Life in General, McKeesport, Summertime | 11 Comments

The Duquesne 4th of July – As I Remember

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Jim

The 4th of July, when I was growing up, was always a special day for our family. Dad would close his shop and spend the day with us as we traveled about. Usually, the day meant a big picnic at … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne History, Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years, Kennywood, My Hunky Family, Summertime | 9 Comments

Voices From Duquesne – July 4th Edition

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Jim

WOW! I have gotten so many responses from all of pur friends updating us on their wereabouts! I decided to let you enjoy the responses I’ve gotten just in the last couple of days. I also wanted to wish everyone a Happy … Continue reading →

Posted in Feedback From Our Friends | 7 Comments

And Another Thing……..

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Jim

I promised myself and my family that I would never grow so old as to be one of the senior citizens that complain about the “way things are” AND the “way things were.” If fact, I was so committed to … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in General, My Hunky Family, Parents, Surveys and Opinions | 10 Comments

Duquesne’s Channels

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Jim

Before I begin, I would like to thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers following my posting about the death of my Uncle Lou. Your kind words meant a lot to me and to his family. In the truest … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in General, Movies, Music, Radio and TV, Playing and Games | 37 Comments

Voices from Duquesne – Part 5

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Jim

In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit. ~Albert Schweitzer I … Continue reading →

Posted in Feedback From Our Friends | 12 Comments

The End of an Era

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Jim

A few days ago, I received the sad news my Uncle Lou (Goldman) had passed away. That brings to a close, a rather large chapter in my life and the end of an era. Uncle Lou died just 13 days … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous, My Hunky Family | 18 Comments

Sun, Sand, Surf, Songs and Kennywood!

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Jim

 One of the advantages of growing up in Duquesne was that we had the ability to attend virtually every show that was booked at Kennywood. From watching poor Bruno Zacchini being shot out of his cannon time and time again … Continue reading →

Posted in Kennywood, Summertime | 23 Comments

To Dad

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Jim

On Sunday June 19th, Father’s Day will be celebrated once again. Personally, I love this special day. Being the father of two wonderful daughters, I look forward to being with them for the day. What I most look forward to … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years, Parents | 3 Comments