Category Archives: Jobs

A Buck and a Quarter and a WHOLE Lot of Fun!

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Jim

There came a point in every Duquesne young person’s life when it was time to find an opportunity to earn money during the summer. Although 16 was the normal hiring age, we had the advantage of being able to get … Continue reading →

Posted in Jobs, Stores and Businesses | 9 Comments

The Road to Great Valley and Beyond

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Jim

After my last post about Eastland Mall, I began remembering so many other things about my family’s travels outside of Duquesne. By the mid-60’s, Duquesne was no longer a self-sustaining area. Because of the “demise” of a large portion of … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Restaurants, Jobs, McKeesport, Summertime | 27 Comments

Springtime in Duquesne

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Jim

My very first actual paying job was with Kopriver’s Florist, just across Texas Ave (aka Kennedy Ave) from my Thomas Street home. I define Kopriver’s as my first “paying job” due to the fact that I actually received money and, … Continue reading →

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My Mother’s Rite of Spring

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Jim

If there was ever a saying that my mother DID NOT pay attention to, it was “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” She, along with the thousands of women in Duquesne, welcomed spring in a very remarkable way…. Spring … Continue reading →

Posted in Jobs, Life in General, Parents, Springtime | 8 Comments