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Them’s Fightin’ Words!!
In my last post, I mentioned how I constantly get spam comments and how I filter out all of the garbage so it doesn’t hit our blog. However, I occasionally get comments or emails that intrigue me. One such email … Continue reading
Bubba’s Pocketbook – The McKeesport Bubba
In May of this year, I posted a picture of an older woman walking along the sidewalk in McKeesport on a snowy day. The post, titled “A Bubba In McKeesport” brought back a lot of memories for all of you, … Continue reading
Posted in Life in General, McKeesport, My Hunky Family
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Heading Home
Heading Home I am very excited. I am leaving for a trip to Duquesne in just a few days. I was able to visit with some of my cousins recently when they were in town attending my daughter’s wedding on … Continue reading
Posted in My Hunky Family, Visits to Duquesne
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A Heck Of A Hunky Wedding On The Horizon
This past weekend was an exciting time for my family. It was the first “official” event on my youngest daughter’s journey to her wedding day in September. A surprise shower was held for her, and the reality of my “baby … Continue reading
Our Easter Celebration
As a Catholic child, a student of Holy Name Grade School, and an altar boy, the three days prior to Easter marked the most pious and important days of the liturgical year. Although Holy Week officially began on Palm Sunday, … Continue reading
The Sundays Of My Youth
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
Hunky Springtime Rituals
As a student at Holy Name School on First Street, I remember vividly, all of the traditions that we followed during the Lenten and Easter season. Most of the activities were initiated by the good Sisters of St. Joseph that … Continue reading
Just One More Time Santa
Dear Santa, I realize it is only just a few days before Christmas, but I know it is never too late to let you know what I’m wishing for this Christmas. As silly as it sounds, this year my Christmas … Continue reading
Grandma’s Christmas Garland
Grandma’s Christmas Garland I don’t remember my grandmother too well. She died one month before my 9th birthday in 1960. She was a petite woman, barely 5 feet tall. She spoke very little English, and when she did, it was … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas Memories, My Hunky Family
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Over the Mountains and Through the Woods
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
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