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Little Italy Erie, PA ~ Grandma survived the Great Depression and continued to live that way into the 1980s: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on January 25, 2022 by xtinethewriter

Even though it was 1980s, Grandma Augustina (Sunseri) Frazzini on W. 18th lived as though the great Depression was still going on. Her electric bill was about $5 a month because her house remained unlit after dark, and she bought a … Continue reading →

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Anthology of bad Jokes: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on October 7, 2021 by xtinethewriter

Yes, I’ve been told to stick to the facts, m’am, when writing. However, occasionally a “joke” rears its not-too-funny head in my brain, and this sort of nonsense erupts because of it. p.s. If any of these jokes gives you … Continue reading →

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Wondering what to do with your hand weights? Here’s the Answer! Catch the moves here in Weight Workout Woman’s 12-minute routine

Posted on September 18, 2021 by xtinethewriter
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Here’s where to see photos and a video of St. Paul’s Italian Festival in Erie, PA ~ August 8, 2021: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on August 11, 2021 by xtinethewriter

Please enjoy this photo presentation of this year’s Italian Festival at St. Paul’s Church in Erie, PA. A video showing highlights of the Italian dancers, the Procession and other glimpses of festivities can be found beneath the pictures. Click on … Continue reading →

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Check out these photos and three-minute video presentation of Dan Rice Days 2021 in Girard, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on August 8, 2021 by xtinethewriter

Dan Rice, one of America’s best-known circus personalities in the 19th century, spent his winters in Girard, PA. 100 years later, the town continues to celebrate the contributions he made to improve this Erie County, PA town with a yearly … Continue reading →

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President Abraham Lincoln Dined in Erie, PA on his way to Washington to be inaugurated in 1861: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on July 18, 2021 by xtinethewriter

President Abraham Lincoln Dined in Erie PA on His Way To Be Inaugurated Continue reading →

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Lake City PA’s All Aboard Dinor was once a bustling depot where Lincoln’s train stopped: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on July 17, 2021 by xtinethewriter

The All Aboard Dinor in Lake City, PA was once a busy train depot from 1852 until 1957 and offers great ambiance for train lovers as well as delicious home cooked food. Continue reading →

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Christine’s Chronicles: The Warner Theatre in Still Bedazzles After 90 Years in Erie, PA

Posted on May 31, 2021 by xtinethewriter

If you love beautiful, opulent old theaters then you’ll need to see this post! Enjoy these images of the Warner Theatre in downtown Erie, PA which capture the magic of this opulent palace of yesteryear. Continue reading →

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Christine’s Chronicles: Preserve Pizza – Here Are Some Handy Ways to Store Leftover Pizza

Posted on July 18, 2014 by xtinethewriter

Pizza lovers unite. Be sure to store your pizza carefully for optimum future consumption. Continue reading →

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Christine’s Chronicles: Catch a Rare Glimpse into What Food was Like During the Revolutionary War – the original article

Posted on July 18, 2014 by xtinethewriter

It is said that an army travels on its stomach, and we all know that our early American soldiers crossed a whole lot of territory. One of the essential components of their diet was bread made with two ingredients: flour and water.
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