Category Archives: Miscellaneous

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 →

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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 →

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Time to Empty the Ketchup Bottle Again

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Jim

Well, it’s just about time for another ketchup bottle to be cleaned out. As I mentioned in past posts, periodically, my wife will create a pot of the most fantastic chili by adding miscellaneous ingredients that may need to be … Continue reading →

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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 →

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2011 in review

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Jim

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The Louvre Museum has 8.5 million visitors per year. This blog was viewed about 73,000 times in 2011. If it were an exhibit at … Continue reading →

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Reflections of a Duquesne Hunky

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Jim

As 2011 draws to a close, I’ve slipped into a rather “reflective” mood as one would expect. I have been writing and posting “The Duquesne Hunky” for over a year now. My first post was on 11-29-2010 when I declared … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Jim

Hey, everyone! I just wanted to let you know that I haven’t forgotten to write. I have been busy preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Irene. She’s expected to hit on Saturday at 5 p.m. and hang around for 24 … Continue reading →

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My Most Unforgettable Character

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Jim

 On Monday of this week, I welcomed my first grandson into the world. I will never forget the exact moment when I laid eyes on his little face. I’m sure that it will be forever etched in my memory. I … Continue reading →

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A Moment of Your Time

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Jim

One of the perks of writing your own blog is being able to just occasionaly, take advantage of the space and of your friends to brag a bit. The last two days have been somewhat chaotic as my wife and … Continue reading →

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Making Them Roll Their Eyes

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Jim

I feel sorry for kids today. I think back to when I was a teenager in high school and how we all used to spend our summers. Perhaps each generation feels the same way, but life was so much more … Continue reading →

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