Category Archives: Holidays – Non-Christmas and New Years

Thanksgiving Snow and Family Gatherings Revisited

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Jim

The Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving It may be I am getting old and like too much to dwell, Upon the days of bygone years, the days I loved so well. But thinking of them now I wish, somehow that I could know, … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumntime, Food and Restaurants, Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years, Hunky Celebrations, Wintertime | 16 Comments

Memories of Fall

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Jim

It’s time for me to empty my notebook of miscellaneous subjects that I have been holding on to, BUT could never find an appropriate post to mention them. In past posts I referred to this dilemma as needing to “empty … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumntime, Duquesne's Special Citizens, Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years, Miscellaneous | 16 Comments

To The Duquesne Dads

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Jim

With love to all of the Duquesne Dads past and present! HAPPY FATHER’S DAY  

Posted in Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years | 6 Comments

Our Easter Celebration

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Jim

As a Catholic child, a student of Holy Name Grade School, and an altar boy, the three days prior to Easter marked the most  pious and important days of the liturgical year. Although Holy Week officially began on Palm Sunday, … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - Holy Name, Church and School - Holy Trinity, Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years, My Hunky Family, Parents, Springtime, Uncategorized | 21 Comments

Hunky Springtime Rituals

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Jim

As a student at Holy Name School on First Street, I remember vividly, all of the traditions that we followed during the Lenten and Easter season. Most of the activities were initiated by the good Sisters of St. Joseph that … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - Holy Name, Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years, My Hunky Family, Springtime | 17 Comments

Happy Hunky Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Jim

I am always scouring The Duquesne Times or Observer for interesting tidbits of information to share with you. As I was rummaging through decades of issues, I came across some interesting facts about Thanksgiving in Duquesne. For instance, in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumntime, Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years, My Hunky Family | 10 Comments

Turkeys and Pigs and Deer, OH MY!

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Jim

I have to apologize. Between dealing with hurricane Sandy living here on the beach and also trying to recover from a horrible cold and sinus infection, I have been lax on posting anything to my blog these last few weeks. … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumntime, Food and Restaurants, Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years, Hunky Celebrations, My Hunky Family, Parents | 10 Comments

Halloween – The LAZY Way!

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Jim

Due to the fact that I am still cleaning up after the recent visit from Hurricane Sandy, I am taking the lazy Hunky way out of posting a Halloween article by reposting a couple from recent years. My house didn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumntime, Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years | 1 Comment

Easter Perspective

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Jim

I may have posted this picture before, but I liken it to pulling out your Christmas decorations each year. If you’re like me, many of our Christmas ornaments hold special memories and immediately put me into a Christmas mood. This photograph has … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - St. Joseph, Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years, Springtime | 3 Comments

Hopping Down the Easter Trail!

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Jim

Today, my wife and I had to stop by Walmart to pick-up a few items we needed for an Easter basket that we were preparing. As I was walking through aisle after aisle of Easter candy, treats, baskets, decorations and … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years, Springtime, Stores and Businesses | 20 Comments