Author Archives: Jim

Updates – Providing the Lane for the Memories

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Jim

Just a quick update on this blog. I found some old photos of several familiar places in Duquesne that I thought you’d enjoy. In the header of the blog is Duquesne City Bank, the rounded facade of the building located … Continue reading →

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Duquesne’s Dining Delights

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Jim

I have been a retail manager for over 35 years. From my humble beginnings, I have been privileged to work for many large companies throughout my career thus far. My first “assignment” was folding donut boxes at Bon Bon Bakery. … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Restaurants, Stores and Businesses | 27 Comments

One of Duquesne’s Icons – A Cultural Playground

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Jim

“The loss of valued places diminishes us all, and the most unnecessary losses, the most indefensible, result from ignorance.” English Heritage 2002. I recently had the opportunity to visit my old stomping grounds in Duquesne. I have been fortunate to … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne Buildings, Duquesne Carnegie Library, Playing and Games, The Steel Mills | Tagged , , , , | 26 Comments

The CORE of the Duquesne Hunky Wedding

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Jim

My daughter got married just a few short months ago. The event was spectacular and one that I’ll relive in my mind for years to come. Every part of the wedding was so well planned and executed at the hands … Continue reading →

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The Hunky Village

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Jim

This post has nothing to do with Duquesne this time. Well, at least not directly. It has more to do with the spirit of the people of Duquesne and the mindset of the hunkys that lived there. It is my … Continue reading →

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The Hunky Winter Olympics

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Jim

After this past weekend’s snowfall, it made me smile to see a few parents and children making the best of the situation and trying their hand at sledding with their kids. The Eastern Shore doesn’t offer much in the way … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in General, Playing and Games, Wintertime | Tagged , , , , | 14 Comments

The Christmas Party Continues

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Jim

Well, its two days after Christmas, and my wife and I have managed to return to our home even though we had to wend our way back through the blizzard that hit the Eastern Shore of Maryland. I was very … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas Memories, Hunky Celebrations, My Hunky Family | 6 Comments

This Hunky’s Christmas Wish

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Jim

Well, it’s two days before Christmas and my wife and I are about to head west to spend Christmas with our youngest daughter. I was about to write about a particular Christmas Eve in Duquesne that I will never forget. In formulating what I was going … Continue reading →

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The ALL IMPORTANT Christmas List

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Jim

I was checking out the Sunday paper and was amazed at the number of inserts that made the paper at least three times thicker than it actually was. It seemed that every store in the area was announcing that they … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas Memories, My Hunky Family | 1 Comment

The Sights and Sounds of Christmas

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Jim

I know I am guilty of drifting from subject to subject at times, but I wanted to share with you, some vintage videos that immediately remind me of Christmastime in Duquesne. Granted, these are not specifically about Duquesne, but I … Continue reading →

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