Category Archives: Parents

To All Of Our Parents

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Jim

I just came across the following video and was so move by it, I had to share it with all of you. My dad would have been about a year older than Fred if he were still living. Everything about … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous, Parents | 6 Comments

Our Easter Celebration

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Jim

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 →

Posted in Church and School - Holy Name, Church and School - Holy Trinity, Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years, My Hunky Family, Parents, Springtime, Uncategorized | 21 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

Just One More Time Santa

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Jim

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 →

Posted in Christmas Memories, Duquesne Buildings, Hunky Celebrations, My Hunky Family, Parents, Stores and Businesses | 14 Comments

Recollections of a Little Hunky’s Christmas

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Jim

As we all rush around busily preparing for Christmas celebrations, I believe it’s refreshing to take a moment or two to just relax and recall treasured memories about the holidays from your youth. Somewhat like a bowl of Christmas hard … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas Memories, Duquesne Buildings, McKeesport, Parents, Stores and Businesses | 32 Comments

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

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

Testing Your Holy Name Memory

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Jim

OK my fellow Holy Namers and Duquesners, time to dust off some grade school memories! I received the following question from one of our blog’s readers and need your help. I vaguely remember her grandfather’s name, but the part about … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - Holy Name, Feedback From Our Friends, Parents | 8 Comments

To Our Dads

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Jim

A simple wish for a Happy Father’s Day to all of my readers who are Dads and heartfelt prayers for all of our own fathers who have gone before us and those who are still here with us to celebrate … Continue reading →

Posted in Parents | 6 Comments

Mother’s Day In Duquesne

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Jim

I have returned! I have to apologize for the lapse of time since my last post. I really have no excuses, just a bit of laziness to blame. I actually made a very quick trip up to the Duquesne area … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - Holy Name, Parents | 12 Comments