The Rain Spouts
It’s a wonder that I am still here on this earth considering some of the things I did as a child. On a hot summer day, great, great rain storm.. no lightning. What did a bunch of us do, I … Continued
South Side Bingo’s
When I grew up on the South Side ladies went out for a night on the town, many found Bingo to be there entertainment. Church after Church had seasonal games. There were a few regular weekly places. The Serbian Club … Continued
Greb’s Bakery
Greb’s Bakery Their apple pies were the best from a kid’s standpoint. That’s the beginning of the story. My best friend’s mom, Mrs. Mours worked at the bakery, a block away from my house. It was located on the corner … Continued
Nite Time Sky
I grew up a block away from the steel mill in the 1950’s. The street was narrow; we called it, “the alleyway. ” This alleyway was Larkins Way. It started on 2800’s Larkins Way, and I think, stopped at 1700’s … Continued
The Red Caboose
Trains provided noise and rumble at night and hello’s during the day. Late night trains rumbled atop the lane behind Jane Street and below Josephine Street. The noise and rumble from the trains actually shook the house. This I noticed … Continued
The Mill Store
THE MILL STORE The Pittsburgh Mercantile in my memory was the J&L mill store. Here workers could purchase things and then have payments taken from their paychecks at the mill. One of my best friends Carol Ann told me about … Continued
Brainstorm List I
South Side Sally’s The First Brainstorm List Tales of the Flats and Slopes Then I remember walking barefoot to the Osmby pool in summer. I remember rust on the sheets hanging in the yard. I remember waving to the engineer … Continued