Author Archives: Jim

A Slow News Day

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Jim

I cannot believe that it has been over two weeks since I’ve posted on my blog! Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa! My excuse however is the amount of time that I spent in preparation for my daughter Abby’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in General, Stores and Businesses | 32 Comments

Tradition Deprived

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Jim

Today I realized that it had been longer than normal since I last posted on my blog. However, I have a good excuse. In less than 72 hours, I will be walking my youngest daughter down the aisle on her … Continue reading →

Posted in Hunky Celebrations | 9 Comments

The Bricks of My Foundation

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Jim

Childhood was a time of simplicity No cares, no woes, no anxiety. When the world was neat and good to all, When the universe was a chart on our classroom wall. Childhood was a time when we lived in dreams … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - Holy Name, Duquesne Buildings, Life in General, Miscellaneous, Visits to Duquesne | 22 Comments

The Crawford Mansion’s Finale

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Jim

After posting the picture of Duquesne’s Crawford Mansion, there seemed to be a flurry of interest in the history of the structure. I really found all of the information and links to articles and sites fantastic and super interesting. Thank … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne Buildings, Duquesne History, Uncategorized | 26 Comments

To All Of Our Parents

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Jim

I just came across the following video and was so move by it, I had to share it with all of you. My dad would have been about a year older than Fred if he were still living. Everything about … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous, Parents | 6 Comments

Voices from Duquesne – August 27, 2013

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Jim

Hi Jim, Thank you sooo much for your blog “Duquesne Hunky”.  Have really been enjoying reading the archives and reminiscing. As I said in my post on the blog today, we lived on Orchard Court off of Center St until … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne History, Duquesne's Special Citizens, Feedback From Our Friends, Miscellaneous, Movies, Music, Radio and TV, The Steel Mills | 29 Comments

Let’s Have Another Cup of Coffee

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Jim

  When I think of home, I think of a place where there was love overflowing. I wish I was home, I wish I was back there. Mid all the things I knew while I was growing. ‘Neath the amber … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in General, Miscellaneous | 26 Comments

Duquesne’s Buckos – THE ZEMPS

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Jim

Since the Pirates are 4 games ahead of St. Louis in the Central Division this year, what better time to celebrate another winning team – THE DUQUESNE ZEMPS! Since I began writing this blog, I have received many questions about … Continue reading →

Posted in Sports | 47 Comments

TL – We’ll Never Forget

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Jim

I just learned of some very sad news…. Only days ago, I posted of the reporting of Terry Lee’s (aka TL) diagnosis of lung cancer. I am sad to report that Terry Lee passed away on Tuesday, July 30th. It … Continue reading →

Posted in McKeesport, Movies, Music, Radio and TV | 7 Comments

Flashes of a Duquesne Yesterday

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Jim

It has been awhile since I have posted on my blog, and I sure have missed doing so! I want to thank everyone who has been sending me news stories. I have really enjoyed them. One such story was sent … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in General, McKeesport, Miscellaneous, Movies, Music, Radio and TV | 44 Comments