Author Archives: Jim

That’s Entertainment!

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Jim

Even through Duquesne is just about 11 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, to most of us when we were growing up, it might as well have been on the other side of the moon. The “Center of the Universe” for most … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Music, Radio and TV, Stores and Businesses | 10 Comments

You CAN Go Home Again!

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Jim

 OK, I am about to get a bit dramatic here, so please forgive me in advance. This post is actually about Kennywood, but I wanted to set the tone prior to beginning my post. There IS actually a method to … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - Holy Name, Kennywood | 37 Comments

Kennywood After Dark, McKeesport’s Terry Lee and All Things Romantic!

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Jim

A few days ago, a Holy Name buddy of mine, Bob Chermonitz, posted a comment to my blog and reminded me about some of the finer points associated with Kennywood Park.  Bob’s reflection dealt with using the Kennywood parking lot … Continue reading →

Posted in Kennywood, Movies, Music, Radio and TV, Summertime | 13 Comments

Our Own Magical Kingdom

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Jim

There is no doubt about. Summer is here and if your are like me, I’ll be spending more time out of doors in the next few months. As one of the creatures of comfort that we have all become with … Continue reading →

Posted in Kennywood, Summertime | 11 Comments

A Week In Our Lives

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Jim

A week in our lives…… I thought you might enjoy a diversion from my ramblings. I was just looking through the issues of The Duquesne Times that Joe Hartman from The Mifflin Historical Society provided to me. It dawned on … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne History, Kennywood, Life in General, Miscellaneous, Movies, Music, Radio and TV, Stores and Businesses | 4 Comments

The Heros of Duquesne

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Jim

It seems like it was just yesterday that I was writing about celebrating Christmas while growing up in Duquesne. All of the sudden, the Spring season is almost over and we are all about to head into Kennywood School Picnics, … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne's Special Citizens, Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years, Parents | 5 Comments

Radio Days in Duquesne

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Jim

Last week, I got into a discussion with a friend about this blog. They asked how was I able to come up with different topics to write about. I explained that certain events occurring in my life at present would … Continue reading →

Posted in Kennywood, McKeesport, Movies, Music, Radio and TV | 13 Comments

To Mom

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Jim

This weekend, we will celebrate Mother’s Day. Throughout the country, little boys and girls will be showing their love for their moms with hugs, breakfasts in bed or perhaps handfuls of freshly picked dandelions! Regardless of their age, little kids … Continue reading →

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

Strolling Through Kennywood’s Memory Lane – Part 2

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Jim

After my April 23rd post “Strolling Through Kennywood’s Memory Lane,” one thing is abundantly clear….. Duquesne resident’s love affair with Kennywood Park wasn’t changed or waned through the years. Bar none, every comment I received told of the fond memories … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - Holy Name, Kennywood | 8 Comments

Voices From Duquesne – Part 4

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Jim

I have been receiving so many notes from folks who are reading and enjoying the stroll through the streets of Duquesne memories. As in the past, I am posting some names, email addresses, updates and comments from our hunky friends … Continue reading →

Posted in Feedback From Our Friends | 14 Comments