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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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Dig this crazy list of 51 super groovy catch phrases and slang of the 1960s/Psychedelic Era: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on January 15, 2022 by xtinethewriter

It’s 1968 and here’s how we talk in everyday life if we’re part of the hip crowd: 1. Don’t blow your stack. 2. Don’t blow your top. 3. Don’t lose your cool. 4. Level with me. 5. She’s a living … Continue reading →

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A Squabble of Seagulls? A Leap of Leopards? Check out Christine’s Chronicles: A-Z List of 26 Unusual Animal Group Names

Posted on December 22, 2021 by xtinethewriter

By Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ Dec. 21, 2021 The first time I heard the phrase a “murder of crows” I chucked because I assumed it was uttered by someone who didn’t like crows just goofing around. How wrong I was! … Continue reading →

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Watch and Hear the Psyclones perform “Twilight” by U2 at Sherlock’s in Erie, PA 1981

Posted on December 5, 2021 by xtinethewriter
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Before The Computer Age … your band’s literature was either hand-written or typed, or both like this one. Here’s our 90% original songlist program from Rainbow Gardens, in a 1985 “Battle of the Bands” featuring Generic Beat, Thrilling Detective and Ventura. Dan Smith/Danny White leapt from the ceiling down to the floor in the opening song and startled everyone because nobody knew he was there. I also have a scar on my ankle from that show when Dan struck a cowbell with all his strength as I kicked upward and took out a chunk of skin. ha ha. Of course we didn’t stop playing… Those were the days…

Posted on November 28, 2021 by xtinethewriter

Pictured from left: Mark Emhoff, Xtine (aka Christine Lorraine Morgan), Roger Prehoda and Dan Smith aka Danny White. Check out the awesome Generic Beat videos posted on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/ChristineLorraine/search?query=generic%20beat

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Dowling’s Tavern in Erie, PA Demolished

Posted on October 21, 2021 by xtinethewriter

The establishment formerly known as Dowling’s Tavern located on the NW corner of W. 12th and Cascade streets in Erie, PA was taken down on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021. Yours truly had previously spent time visiting the late Vinny (Younger) … Continue reading →

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Albion Fair 2021! Watch these amusing highlights from Erie County, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on October 13, 2021 by xtinethewriter
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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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Observe this beautiful blue heron near Albion, PA

Posted on September 28, 2021 by xtinethewriter
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Take a Look At This Classic Car Show in Lake City, PA

Posted on September 12, 2021 by xtinethewriter
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