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Category Archives: Hunky Celebrations
Voices of Duquesne – Christmas 2017
Hi James, I am in need of a recipe for Christmas Eve mushroom soup that uses fresh mushrooms and NO sauerkraut. That was my mothers recipe from a long time ago. My mother was born in Slovakia and must have gotten that recipe … Continue reading
Once Upon A Time
Even though Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, 2015, are behind us now, I decided to check the Duquesne Times from 100 years ago. I wanted to gain some insight into how the holidays were celebrated and reported in 1915. … Continue reading
When Christmas Meant Traditions and Family
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
Posted in Christmas Memories, Hunky Celebrations, Wintertime
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Thanksgiving Snow and Family Gatherings Revisited
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
Tradition Deprived
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
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A Heck Of A Hunky Wedding On The Horizon
This past weekend was an exciting time for my family. It was the first “official” event on my youngest daughter’s journey to her wedding day in September. A surprise shower was held for her, and the reality of my “baby … Continue reading
Just One More Time Santa
Dear Santa, I realize it is only just a few days before Christmas, but I know it is never too late to let you know what I’m wishing for this Christmas. As silly as it sounds, this year my Christmas … Continue reading
Turkeys and Pigs and Deer, OH MY!
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
The Duquesne Hunky Wedding Celebrations
I googled hunky weddings to see what information I would find. Unfortunately, not much came up that related to a hunky wedding as you and I think of it. Instead, what surfaced were all types of information about men who … Continue reading
Posted in Hunky Celebrations, Life in General, My Hunky Family
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The CORE of the Duquesne Hunky Wedding
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
Posted in Hunky Celebrations, My Hunky Family
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