Category Archives: Life in General

A Duquesne Monday

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Jim

This morning as I got ready to go to the office, I decided to dress casually. It was the weekend and I didn’t enjoy having to work on a Saturday, but it was one of those necessary evils. I went … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in General, Parents | 19 Comments

True Confessions of a Duquesne Boy

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Jim

My wife Judy and I recently received some news that put us over the top with happiness! We are about to become grandparents for the very first time! My oldest daughter, Megan, is due at the end of July and … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in General, Parents, Playing and Games | 3 Comments

The House That Built ME!

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Jim

I sat last night and watched the recording industry’s Grammy Awards. I have always been a sucker for award shows and had turned into a couch potato way back when I was still living in Duquesne. Things are a bit … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in General, Parents | 8 Comments

The Hunky’s Shopping Mecca

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Jim

Retail Roots I have spent over 35 years managing retail stores. I have had the privilege of working for some very prestigious companies to include the likes of Federated Department Stores’ Rich’s in Atlanta, Ga. I have often wondered where … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Restaurants, Life in General, McKeesport, Stores and Businesses | 29 Comments

The Duquesne Hunky Wedding Celebrations

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Jim

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 | 5 Comments

The Hunky Village

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Jim

This post has nothing to do with Duquesne this time. Well, at least not directly. It has more to do with the spirit of the people of Duquesne and the mindset of the hunkys that lived there. It is my … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in General, My Hunky Family | Tagged , | 4 Comments

The Hunky Winter Olympics

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Jim

After this past weekend’s snowfall, it made me smile to see a few parents and children making the best of the situation and trying their hand at sledding with their kids. The Eastern Shore doesn’t offer much in the way … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in General, Playing and Games, Wintertime | Tagged , , , , | 14 Comments