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The Beautiful Elinor Dunn was personal maid to movie director Cecil B. Demille’s wife: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on January 25, 2022 by xtinethewriter

Restored this photo of my lovely maternal Grandmother Elinor (Santi) Dunn. In doing so I realize she is wearing a white carnation, pearls, furs and white flowers in her hatpiece. Might this have been her wedding day? From what I … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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The True Story of Undergoing Unexpected Quintuple Bypass Open Heart Surgery: Christine’s Chronicles.

Posted on September 10, 2021 by xtinethewriter

What seemed like a regular day evolved into a shocking scenario when suddenly I found myself awaiting open heart surgery. Continue reading →

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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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McConnell’s Mill and Covered Bridge Are Amazing Sights to See! Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on August 2, 2021 by xtinethewriter

This is a MUST-SEE place! Spanning the cliffs and rapids of Slippery Rock Creek sits McConnell’s Mill covered bridge, a historic thoroughfare built in 1874 that is steeped in both history and legend. Rumor has it that between the mill … Continue reading →

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It’s the 53rd Annual Pioneer Steam and Gas Engine Society show. Watch the Video and See the Photos Here ~ Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on July 24, 2021 by xtinethewriter

See these photos and video from the 2021 53rd Annual Pioneer Steam and Gas Engine Society summer show! Continue reading →

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