Category Archives: Holidays – Non-Christmas and New Years

Reminiscing at Eastertime

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Jim

It is hard to believe that we are just a few days away from April already and less than two weeks away from Easter Sunday. Quite candidly, I have never been much of a Spring person. Truth be told, my … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years, Springtime | 4 Comments

Slovak Easter Cheese – Sirecz

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Jim

Richard Terek added a comment yesterday, March 20, 2012, in response to my posting about the wonderful treats our mothers and grandmothers used to make at Eastertime. Specifically, he mentioned the hot cross buns and the puska. Richard then added: … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Restaurants, Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years | 57 Comments

Thanksgiving 1950 – It Snowed and Snowed and Snowed

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Jim

The following article appeared in The Duquesne Times on November 30, 1950. There was no Times published on November 23, 1950 due to the snowfall. Unfortunately, there were no photos in the Times published on November 30th, so a photojournalistic … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas Memories, Historic Events, Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years, Wintertime | 44 Comments

Fleeting Fall Memories

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Jim

Throughout America, the end of October brings around two events that definately signal  the Fall and Winter seasons are upon us. Duquesne was no different from the rest of the country when we were growing up. While rummaging through The … Continue reading →

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

A Cause For Celebration – Hunky Halloween!

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Jim

Occasionaly, I like to post articles that I think you might enjoy. As I was checking out The Duquesne Times, I came across the following picture and article about Halloween. The picture was published in 1951 and the article in … Continue reading →

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Hunky Halloween!!

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Jim

There are certain headlines and articles that I simply pass over when reading the newspaper, due to lack of interest or the fact that they don’t concern me. However, one such headline recently caught my eye. The headline announced that … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumntime, Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years, My Hunky Family | 14 Comments

The Duquesne 4th of July – As I Remember

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Jim

The 4th of July, when I was growing up, was always a special day for our family. Dad would close his shop and spend the day with us as we traveled about. Usually, the day meant a big picnic at … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne History, Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years, Kennywood, My Hunky Family, Summertime | 9 Comments

To Dad

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Jim

On Sunday June 19th, Father’s Day will be celebrated once again. Personally, I love this special day. Being the father of two wonderful daughters, I look forward to being with them for the day. What I most look forward to … Continue reading →

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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

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