Category Archives: Springtime

1954 Duquesne Retrospective

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Jim

There are times that I really struggle with post ideas. It seems that I have covered every inch of my childhood memories. However, whenever “writer’s block” occurs, all I have to do is peruse a few issues of The Duquesne … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne Carnegie Library, Duquesne History, Duquesne Public Schools, Kennywood, Life in General, Springtime | 18 Comments

A Beautiful Duquesne

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Jim

    It appears that Spring 2013 has officially arrived. I’ve been busy clipping, racking, mulching and planting around my house, hoping to make it as neat and attractive as possible. Although the methods have changed in the last 99 years, … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne Buildings, Duquesne History, Life in General, Miscellaneous, Springtime, The Steel Mills | 21 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

Hunky Springtime Rituals

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Jim

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 →

Posted in Church and School - Holy Name, Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years, My Hunky Family, Springtime | 17 Comments

Duquesne Dateline – May, 1956

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Jim

What a thrill! Yesterday I received an email from Bob Vislay that brought to mind an event in Duquesne’s history that I had nearly forgotten about. Along with his recollections from the event, Bob also sent pictures from his personal … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne Buildings, Duquesne History, Feedback From Our Friends, Historic Events, Springtime | 6 Comments

Easter Perspective

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Jim

I may have posted this picture before, but I liken it to pulling out your Christmas decorations each year. If you’re like me, many of our Christmas ornaments hold special memories and immediately put me into a Christmas mood. This photograph has … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - St. Joseph, Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years, Springtime | 3 Comments

Hopping Down the Easter Trail!

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Jim

Today, my wife and I had to stop by Walmart to pick-up a few items we needed for an Easter basket that we were preparing. As I was walking through aisle after aisle of Easter candy, treats, baskets, decorations and … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years, Springtime, Stores and Businesses | 20 Comments

The Cheap Thrills of Our Youth

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Jim

“Let’s go fly a kite Up to the highest height! Let’s go fly a kite and send it soaring Up through the atmosphere Up where the air is clear Oh, let’s go fly a kite!”   I was checking the … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in General, Playing and Games, Springtime | 25 Comments

Reminiscing at Eastertime

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Jim

It is hard to believe that we are just a few days away from April already and less than two weeks away from Easter Sunday. Quite candidly, I have never been much of a Spring person. Truth be told, my … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years, Springtime | 4 Comments

Eastertime Remembered

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Jim

The countdown to Easter Sunday has begun. Somehow, the excitement of this week was more evident as I was growing up than it is now.  Perhaps it was the excitement of being a child and anticipating a visit from the … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - Holy Name, Food and Restaurants, Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years, My Hunky Family, Springtime, Stores and Businesses | 2 Comments