Category Archives: Movies, Music, Radio and TV

Remembering The Sights, Sounds and Smells of the Christmas of My Youth

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Jim

There are so many memories that come rushing back to me at this time of year. Each one of my senses trigger a recollection of Christmastime. I consider these a few of MY favorite things: * The aroma that emanates … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas Memories, Church and School - Holy Name, Life in General, Movies, Music, Radio and TV, Wintertime | 6 Comments

Voices from Duquesne – August 27, 2013

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Jim

Hi Jim, Thank you sooo much for your blog “Duquesne Hunky”.  Have really been enjoying reading the archives and reminiscing. As I said in my post on the blog today, we lived on Orchard Court off of Center St until … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne History, Duquesne's Special Citizens, Feedback From Our Friends, Miscellaneous, Movies, Music, Radio and TV, The Steel Mills | 29 Comments

TL – We’ll Never Forget

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Jim

I just learned of some very sad news…. Only days ago, I posted of the reporting of Terry Lee’s (aka TL) diagnosis of lung cancer. I am sad to report that Terry Lee passed away on Tuesday, July 30th. It … Continue reading →

Posted in McKeesport, Movies, Music, Radio and TV | 7 Comments

Flashes of a Duquesne Yesterday

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Jim

It has been awhile since I have posted on my blog, and I sure have missed doing so! I want to thank everyone who has been sending me news stories. I have really enjoyed them. One such story was sent … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in General, McKeesport, Miscellaneous, Movies, Music, Radio and TV | 44 Comments

The Sundays Of My Youth

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Jim

This past Sunday was a crazy day for me. For me, so many activities are always pushed to Sunday as a result of my work commitments throughout the week; church, weekend d.i.y. projects around the house, cleaning the house, household … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - Holy Name, Life in General, Miscellaneous, Movies, Music, Radio and TV, My Hunky Family, Parents | 22 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 | 12 Comments

Kennywood From A Parent’s Perspective

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Jim

Get ready for a treat! There is a series of Youtube videos that are absolutely delightful and hysterical titled “The Pittsburgh Dad.” The videos are like mini-Situation Comedies about living in the area. The video below is the latest and … Continue reading →

Posted in Kennywood, Movies, Music, Radio and TV | 2 Comments

“Hey, I Resemble That Remark!”

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Jim

I just received a piece of “occupant” mail that tried to entice me to sign-up for a satellite TV service that would provide me with more channels than I could ever use! Although very tempting, the flyer became recycle bin … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Music, Radio and TV | 4 Comments

Duquesne’s Channels

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Jim

Before I begin, I would like to thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers following my posting about the death of my Uncle Lou. Your kind words meant a lot to me and to his family. In the truest … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in General, Movies, Music, Radio and TV, Playing and Games | 34 Comments

That’s Entertainment!

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Jim

Even through Duquesne is just about 11 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, to most of us when we were growing up, it might as well have been on the other side of the moon. The “Center of the Universe” for most … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Music, Radio and TV, Stores and Businesses | 10 Comments