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The telephone rings… You don’t know who’s calling: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on August 24, 2022 by xtinethewriter

Picture this…The phone rings. You have no idea who is calling or what they want. You pick up the receiver and tentatively say “hello?” You hear a voice at the other end of the connection say “There you are!” Your … Continue reading →

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Watch this journey into the Little Italy neighborhood in Erie, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on August 8, 2022 by xtinethewriter
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See some of the ships that have visited Erie, PA’s bayfront over the years: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on June 13, 2022 by xtinethewriter

The lake port city of Erie, PA has seen its share of waterfaring vessels over the centuries. Here is a glimpse at some of those nautical visitors. It’s winter 2019 and the “Presque Isle” is docked at the Erie bay … Continue reading →

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Check out these photos of the Erie Thunderbirds Drum and Bugle Corps from 1971 to 2013: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on June 4, 2022 by xtinethewriter

Erie, PA — One of Erie’s snazziest musical endeavors, The Erie Thunderbirds, marches in parades, competitions and shows throughout PA, NY and Canada. Take a look at these historic photos, depicting the corps’ performances from 1971 to 2013. Many of … Continue reading →

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Watch “Lazarus The Legend,” the 1993 award-winning cult classic movie produced in Erie, PA

Posted on May 7, 2022 by xtinethewriter

Erie, PA Movie-maker Matthew J. Frazzini created “Lazarus The Legend” 30 years ago as a spoof on every kung fu movie he’d ever watched. It aired on Erie’s Public Access cable TV channel. Videotaped entirely on location here in Erie, … Continue reading →

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Presque Isle North Pierhead Lighthouse, built in 1857, still guides vessels: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on April 16, 2022 by xtinethewriter

By Christine Lorraine Morgan, April 16, 2022 There’s quite an extensive history behind the Presque Isle North Pierhead Lighthouse in Erie, PA. The photos and video below show what the tower looked like a century ago compared to what it looks … Continue reading →

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“The Native Legend of Presque Isle: Sheltering Arm of the Great Spirit:” Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on April 9, 2022 by xtinethewriter

by Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ April 9, 2022 “It is said that Manitou, the Great Spirit, led his favorite children, The Erie Tribe, to the shores of this great inland sea where they fished its waters, hunted, and tilled the … Continue reading →

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Did you know the first lighthouse keeper at Presque Isle called it “the loneliest place on earth?” Watch this video to learn more: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on March 31, 2022 by xtinethewriter

Climb up the 149-year-old metal spiral staircase to see what the first lighthouse keepers at Presque Isle might have observed Continue reading →

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Riehl Gardens ~ A place of beauty in Fairview, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on March 29, 2022 by xtinethewriter

“Riehl Gardens is Beautiful” was a perfect slogan for this former business because it truly lived up to that statement. Check out these photos and story to see for yourself. Continue reading →

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It’s Cello Time! Here’s the Washington Post March by John Philip Sousa played by Christine Lorraine Morgan

Posted on March 28, 2022 by xtinethewriter

Have you ever wondered what this Sousa march would sound like on the cello? Then tune in and check it out! Continue reading →

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