Chief Thundercloud
I stumbled upon a website containing information about Dingmans Ferry. On it, they spoke about the local grave site of Chief Thundercloud, 1856-1916; he was a scout during the Indian Wars, a performer in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show…
Sanctuary, Retreat and Wellness
There’s a reason there are so many camps in our surrounding area. But the natural beauty and peacefulness is not just for kids. This area boasts a number of sanctuaries and retreats. They offer a variety of interests and specialties….
Recycled Thoughts…
How much is really recyclable? Like many of us, I moved into my house and signed with a company to pick up my garbage once a week. I used my own container. It was painful that the area…
Why Big Box won’t ever replace Shopping Local
It was a Sunday and I needed a special thank you gift for a friend. I drove to Honesdale to one of my favorite stores, Milkweed. Although most local shops are closed on Sundays, I instinctively knew Milkweed would be…
The ART FACTORY of White Mills
Looking for UNIQUE Holiday Gifts? Meet Jerry Davis, a retired electronic worker from New Jersey. Jerry bought the beautiful barn / studio building (it actually looks like an old grange building) located at 736 Texas Palmyra Highway (Route 6), in…
What are You Thankful for?
What are you Thankful for? Here’s what some of our friends and neighbors had to say…. Tim Sohn, Sohn Social Media Solutions I am thankful for my wife, our two beautiful girls, to be given the opportunity to work…
Dan Beard Cabin
Preserving History Daniel Carter “Uncle Dan” Beard was an American author, illustrator, youth leader and social reformer who founded the Sons of Daniel Boone in 1905 which later merged into the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) when founded…
DORFLINGER FACTORY
Our Industrial Heritage On a rainy Thursday afternoon, I happened upon the recently opened Dorflinger Glass Factory Museum on Route 6 in White Mills – different from the Dorflinger -Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary – and had the privilege to meet James…
Boomers and the “UnWeekend”
As of 2016, Boomers – those born between 1945 – 1964, make up 40% of this country’s population. They also have the time and ability to travel at will. Boomers love to travel with friends to explore new places and…
It’s Summer – Time for Barbecue!
There’s a difference between throwing your favorite meat on the grill and true barbecue. What you do in your backyard is called “grilling” – when your meat is placed over a high heat for a short period of time….