Category Archives: Life in General

Duquesne High School FOOTBALL

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Jim

In October of 1980, GEO Magazine published an article about our hometown heros! I was unaware of this article until Rome Sikora (DHS 1953 – Seattle, WA/Mirage, CA) forwarded me a copy of the magazine a few weeks ago. I owe Rome … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne High School, Duquesne History, Duquesne Public Schools, Duquesne's Special Citizens, Life in General, Miscellaneous, Sports | 29 Comments

Over the Mountains and Through the Woods

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Jim

I am super excited! I am only days away from what has become my annual pre-Christmas trek to our beloved hometown Duquesne. I am scheduled to arrive in the area on Friday, December 7th and cannot wait. I will be … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in General, Miscellaneous, My Hunky Family | 7 Comments

Blueberries on the Hill – A Love Story

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Jim

I have finally made plans for what is becoming my annual Christmas time trip to Duquesne! Currently, my plans are to arrive Friday evening, December 7th and to stay until Wednesday, December 12th. I make this trip each year to visit … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in General, Miscellaneous, My Hunky Family, Parents | 17 Comments

DUQUESNE PENNSYLVANIA – THE SONG!

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Jim

Well, at long last I have tackled technology head on and have ome out the victor!! About three years ago, I recieved a Christmas gift from my wife that I was SO excited about. I received a turntable that would … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne Talent, Life in General, Movies, Music, Radio and TV | 13 Comments

The September Of Our Years

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Jim

The past week has been very hectic for me, so I apologize for not posting anything to my blog. However, in my feeble attempt to make-up for my lapse, I thought that it would be fun to take a look back … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne History, Life in General, Miscellaneous, Sports | 13 Comments

Dusk in Duquesne

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Jim

Judy and I traveled up to visit our kids in eastern PA last week. As we were traveling north on DE-1 through Delaware and crossed the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Bridge, I was hit with a rush of nostalgia as … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in General, The Steel Mills | 5 Comments

The Cheap Thrills of Our Youth

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Jim

“Let’s go fly a kite Up to the highest height! Let’s go fly a kite and send it soaring Up through the atmosphere Up where the air is clear Oh, let’s go fly a kite!”   I was checking the … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in General, Playing and Games, Springtime | 25 Comments

That’s For The Birds!

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Jim

Although I don’t realize it sometimes, I find myself following some innate rituals that are rooted in my youth. For instance, I have an uncontrollable need to not waste any bread once it reaches the end of the loaf or … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in General, Miscellaneous | 8 Comments

Back at Last

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Jim

Well, I am happy to report that my wife’s surgery went very well and that she is safe at home after over a week’s stay at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. The Neurosurgeon performed a Laminectomy, which is a surgical … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in General, Miscellaneous | 37 Comments

Words of Wisdom!

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Jim

I want to thank Barry Long for sending me a a wonderful piece by Michael Gartner, editor of newspapers large and small and president of NBC News. In 1997, Michael Gartner won the Pulitzer Prize for editorial writing. Barry, one of … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in General, Miscellaneous, Parents | 8 Comments