Author Archives: Jim

Christmas Eve and All That Jazz

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Jim

Christmas Eve and All That Jazz  I have to chuckle when I hear people complaining about how early retailers begin their merchandising efforts for Christmas. In the crazy, rush, rush world we live in, it isn’t unusual to begin seeing … Continue reading →

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Sister Mary Holy Water Help Me

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Jim

When I was in grade school at Holy Name Elementary School on 1st Street, I was an altar boy. My brother was two years older than me, and chose a musical path and became a choir boy. You see, for … Continue reading →

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Christmas Shopping in Duquesne and McKeesport

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Jim

When I was just a wee one in Duquesne, I remember shopping at Christmas with my mom. Although it is had to imagine if you visit Duquesne today, but as I was growing up, there were a number of shops … Continue reading →

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Christmas VILIJA! What In The Hunky World Is That??

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Jim

My mother was Croatian, my father was Slovak. As a result, I was immersed in two different Eastern European cultures, each with their own set of traditions. It seems that these traditions came to the forefront during the holiday season. … Continue reading →

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Veselé Vianoce! It’s Christmas In Duquesne, PA

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Jim

Perhaps some of my fondest memories growing up in Duquesne are those associated with the Christmas season. Being part of a HUGE hunky family, Christmas always meant LOTS of celebrating, visiting and fun. Each day leading up to Christmas brought … Continue reading →

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“HUNKY” Is Not A Four Letter Word

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Jim

Let me get one thing straight. I am an authentic Duquesne Hunky. I use the term “hunky” in the most endearing and loving way possible. I am a hunky, my entire family were hunkies, I grew up in a world … Continue reading →

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