November is a time for Thankfulness

November is a time for Thankfulness

The name Pocono is derived from a Delaware Indian word (pohoqualin), which means “stream between mountains” in reference to the Delaware River. Ironically, that which divides us also unites us. The Delaware River basin has attracted big business from coal,…

ACORNS DANCE WHILE COLORS EXPLODE…

ACORNS DANCE WHILE COLORS EXPLODE…

  The Days Grow Shorter as We Welcome Autumn  It seems all the elements are in alignment for an extraordinary display of color this fall. This is the time of the year that is truly a gift to those of…

HARRY PACKER MUSEUM INSPIRES WALT DISNEY’S HAUNTED MANSION

HARRY PACKER MUSEUM INSPIRES WALT DISNEY’S HAUNTED MANSION

  Is it true that the Harry Packer Mansion in Jim Thorpe was the inspiration for Walt Disney’s Haunted Mansion?  Here is a photo of the mansions side by side. Hmmmmmm, maybe the Disney designer was inspired by the Harry…

VISIONARIES ~ People with the passion to bring ideas to life.

VISIONARIES ~ People with the passion to bring ideas to life.

  I love people with Vision and, more than just having Vision, having the passion to bring it to fruition.  I’m sure there are many amazing people doing extraordinary things in our community.  But, here are a few that I…

A Sojourn for the Soul

A Sojourn for the Soul

  I had heard about the Delaware River Sojourn for years and thought that maybe one day I’ll look into it. I had the impression that it was a grueling effort to canoe or kayak the river over a long…