Little Old Me
Jim Leeds has been writing about this, that, and the other for as long as he can remember. For now, it’s a hobby since no one sees fit to pay him for his efforts. Of course, if someone did make such an offer the writing might become an effort. That might take away some of the enjoyment. However, Jim is willing to take that chance.
Jim is semi-retired. He has traveled extensively throughout the fifty United States, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. He has also made several trips abroad. He and his bride, Lu, love to travel and hope to spend much more time on the road in the coming years.
Feel free to contact Jim directly at jimleeds@earthlink.net
I just wrote to comment…Sounds like you have a great life..so keep living it…carol
Is there a contact email address?
Feel free to contact me at jimleeds@earthlink.net
Hi Jim! I absolutely love your blog. Keep up the good work!
Hi Jim!
I’ve been reading through your blog and there are so many interesting memories! Thanks for letting me know about it! I’ll be spreading the word.
~Michelle
hey love your blog
Hi Jim, Funny I just found your page, I am doing my family history and my history comes from William, John Leeds first wife’s first born. Jeremiah is from John’s 2nd wife, I don’t have her name yet but I do have the kids names. It would be interesting to see where you fit in there if you ever get the time, obviously you have done some research in that area. My dad, was born in Jersy and his dad was one of the first sports coaches in Camden NJ. Lot of relatives out there. Drop a line sometime, be glad to hear from you.
Theresa
I grew up in Crafton Heights, was also a member of the U.P. Church on the corner of Stratmore and Clairhaven. I went to the Schaeffer Elementary School and then on to Langley. I would have graduated from LHS in 1953, but my Mom moved us to Ohio. Thanks for posting the picture of the “downtown” Heights.
Thanks for the comments Bob. My guess is you found some old memories far beyond what I had to say.
Out of curiosity, how did you find my blog?
I did an Internet search for Crafton Heights, looking for reminders of my first fifteen years of life.
I awoke today with a ditty about “the old dog bays at the moon” running through my head. I googled those words and found the answer here. Its amazing what you can do with information today.
Unfortunately, I will now have to spend several days poring over your blog archives to see what else i can find that interests me from my early years in Wilkinsburg (40′s & 50′s) and Monroeville (till the 80′s.)
Thanks for your blog.
Always glad to hear from another Jim… especially one from the Pittsburgh area. I hope you find lots of memories in my blog. I know you just kicked off some for me. When I first began working for IBM, my first two accounts were Allegheny Wholesale Drug in Monroeville and Asbury Universal in Murraysville. At one time I even dated a girl from Plum Boro (but don’t tell my wife). Do you remember a KDKA disc jockey named Something Cash? His real name was Cash Asbury and he was the son of one of the owners of Asbury Universal.
Jim, glad to find your site…..If it were’nt for you I’d have never found Bill Poliziani’s pen site. I kept typing in “writing sticks” instead of “stix”. Bill was my shipmate when he had to serve a coupla years in the navy. And yes I did lead him astray, he’s quite a guy, and I love him dearly! Hmmmm, that did’nt come out right! lol. We had a good time when we ran around together. Well if you get hold of him before I do tell him “hello from his buddy and shipmate Tom”. Adios for now, Tom Fuller, Castle Rock, Wa.
I was able to track down an email address for Bill. I’ll send it to your private email so it isn’t seen by everyone who stops by this blog.