Category Archives: Kennywood

Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Jim

In 1963, Nat King Cole released a song that perfectly described how one should enjoy the summer. I can still remember my mom and dad listening to the radio on summer nights while the sat with their neighbors on our back patio. … Continue reading →

Posted in Kennywood, Life in General, Playing and Games, Sports, Summertime | 10 Comments

That Certain Summer

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Jim

When I was seventeen It was a very good year It was a very good year for small town girls And soft summer nights – Ervin Drake I am fortunate to live in an area that is only minutes from … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Restaurants, Kennywood, Life in General, Stores and Businesses, Summertime | 11 Comments

Summertime Odds and Ends

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Jim

Once again, I am offering a disjointed, unrealated bag of memories to you. Most of these little remeniscences relate to hot summer days in Duquesne, so I hope you enjoy. Pop Bottle Heaven At the corner of Texas Ave. and Mellon … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Restaurants, Kennywood, Life in General, McKeesport, Summertime | 11 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

Sun, Sand, Surf, Songs and Kennywood!

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Jim

 One of the advantages of growing up in Duquesne was that we had the ability to attend virtually every show that was booked at Kennywood. From watching poor Bruno Zacchini being shot out of his cannon time and time again … Continue reading →

Posted in Kennywood, Summertime | 23 Comments

You CAN Go Home Again!

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Jim

 OK, I am about to get a bit dramatic here, so please forgive me in advance. This post is actually about Kennywood, but I wanted to set the tone prior to beginning my post. There IS actually a method to … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - Holy Name, Kennywood | 37 Comments

Kennywood After Dark, McKeesport’s Terry Lee and All Things Romantic!

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Jim

A few days ago, a Holy Name buddy of mine, Bob Chermonitz, posted a comment to my blog and reminded me about some of the finer points associated with Kennywood Park.  Bob’s reflection dealt with using the Kennywood parking lot … Continue reading →

Posted in Kennywood, Movies, Music, Radio and TV, Summertime | 13 Comments

Our Own Magical Kingdom

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Jim

There is no doubt about. Summer is here and if your are like me, I’ll be spending more time out of doors in the next few months. As one of the creatures of comfort that we have all become with … Continue reading →

Posted in Kennywood, Summertime | 11 Comments

A Week In Our Lives

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Jim

A week in our lives…… I thought you might enjoy a diversion from my ramblings. I was just looking through the issues of The Duquesne Times that Joe Hartman from The Mifflin Historical Society provided to me. It dawned on … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne History, Kennywood, Life in General, Miscellaneous, Movies, Music, Radio and TV, Stores and Businesses | 4 Comments

Radio Days in Duquesne

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Jim

Last week, I got into a discussion with a friend about this blog. They asked how was I able to come up with different topics to write about. I explained that certain events occurring in my life at present would … Continue reading →

Posted in Kennywood, McKeesport, Movies, Music, Radio and TV | 13 Comments