Category Archives: My Hunky Family

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

Happy Hunky Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Jim

I am always scouring The Duquesne Times or Observer for interesting tidbits of information to share with you. As I was rummaging through decades of issues, I came across some interesting facts about Thanksgiving in Duquesne. For instance, in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumntime, Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years, My Hunky Family | 10 Comments

Turkeys and Pigs and Deer, OH MY!

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Jim

I have to apologize. Between dealing with hurricane Sandy living here on the beach and also trying to recover from a horrible cold and sinus infection, I have been lax on posting anything to my blog these last few weeks. … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumntime, Food and Restaurants, Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years, Hunky Celebrations, My Hunky Family, Parents | 10 Comments

A Generation Fades

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Jim

Last night, I received some very sad news. My Aunt Clare passed away at 85 years of age. Slowly but surely, the very roots of my childhood, my aunts and uncles, are regrouping for a spectacular family reunion in God’s … Continue reading →

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My Own “Auntie Mame”

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Jim

In 1955, Patrick Dennis published a novel that was loosely based on an eccentric aunt that was part of his life as a child. The novel followed the adventures of a young Patrick who had been placed in his Auntie … Continue reading →

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Hunky See, Hunky Do!

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Jim

My dad was a master mechanic. If any of his customers were still around, they would attest to that fact. The man could drive a car around the down to the end of South First Street and be able to … Continue reading →

Posted in My Hunky Family, Parents, Stores and Businesses | 10 Comments

A Warm and Fuzzy Happy Hunky Holiday

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Jim

OK, I will be the first to admit that I am the world’s biggest softie when it comes to Thanksgiving and Christmas. I find solace and comfort in some of the most incidental things at this time of year. A … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas Memories, Life in General, My Hunky Family | 4 Comments

Disjointed Parts

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Jim

Periodically, I come to a point when my recollections fail to come together to be able to write a cohesive story about my life in Duquesne, or as a child growing up as part of a large hunky clan. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in General, My Hunky Family, Parents | 14 Comments

Hunky Halloween!!

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Jim

There are certain headlines and articles that I simply pass over when reading the newspaper, due to lack of interest or the fact that they don’t concern me. However, one such headline recently caught my eye. The headline announced that … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumntime, Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years, My Hunky Family | 14 Comments

Sunday, Sunday

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Jim

First of all, I would like to apologize for not posting for over a week! Life throws you curve balls from time to time, and I’ve been dodging them all week. I woke this morning to a beautiful cool, crisp … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - Holy Name, Church and School - Holy Trinity, Church and School - St. Joseph, Life in General, My Hunky Family, Parents | 7 Comments