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Cold Weather – Warm Memories – Past and Yet To Come

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Jim

For many of us, the weather over the last two weeks has been a bit “brisk” to say the least. I would imagine that many of you have had to dig out of considerable snowfall amounts and/or battle inhumane, freezing … Continue reading →

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A Little Duquesne Hunky’s Christmas Toyland

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Jim

OK. I know I haven’t written for awhile, but things have been a little crazy on my end. Getting ready for the holidays has been a bit chaotic this year, and with a grandson who turned two in July, the … Continue reading →

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The Crawford Mansion’s Finale

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Jim

After posting the picture of Duquesne’s Crawford Mansion, there seemed to be a flurry of interest in the history of the structure. I really found all of the information and links to articles and sites fantastic and super interesting. Thank … Continue reading →

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Today’s Issues Yesterday

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Jim

As I was paging through the pages of an issue of The Duquesne Times yesterday, an article caught my attention. It seems that the subject of illegal aliens is one of the hottest issues in the US today. Virtually every American … Continue reading →

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20 Random Thoughts from the Duquesne Hunky

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Jim

1.   Duquesne has to be the BEST place to learn how to drive a car with a standard transmission. I bought my first car from People’s Union Bank’s Repossession Department. It was a white VW with a standard transmission which … Continue reading →

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Duquesne and Kennywood In Print

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Jim

Writing this blog has provided me with a vehicle to relate some “snippets” of memories that I have about Duquesne and about our beloved Kennywood Park. Did you know that there are a number of publications that are available that … Continue reading →

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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 →

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A Moment in Time from the Times

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Jim

Every now and then, I encounter stumbling blocks when it comes to subject matter for my blog. I suppose that I could refer to it as “writer’s block,” but then I would have to be an actual writer to be … Continue reading →

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A Hunky in Distress!!!

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Jim

I received an email from a Duquesne Hunky Blog reader that is requesting some information about a particular cookie that he husband remembers from his youth in Duquesne. The  cookie is a mezekalac and from the research I have done, … Continue reading →

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Craziness Ensues

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Jim

I just wanted to let everyone know that I haven’t been sucked into a blackhole! The past few days have been insane with medical issues and I haven’t had the presence of mind to write a post recently. My wife had surgery … Continue reading →

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