I have been working on a fictional history that revolves around the Shohola Train Wreck of 1864. (I will keep you informed on the progress.)…
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Category: Pocono Secrets
Meet Chase Fletcher
By LA Guzda Meet Chase Fletcher Local Youth with Purpose and Intention The 2024 Holiday Toy Drive was a huge success. We filled ten full…
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December in the Pocono, Holiday Celebrations
December in the Poconos Holiday Celebrations December is a beautiful time of year throughout the Pocono Mountains and the surrounding area. It’s a great time…
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Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
By LA Guzda Preserving 19th Century Agricultural Heritage I subscribe to NewsBreak Hawley, an email that delivers (mostly) local news. In February I read an…
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Winter Wonderland, Happy Holidays
By LA Guzda Winter Wonderland, Happy Holidays “Walking in a Winter Wonderland” the great traditional Christmas classic was written by Richard Smith, a native of…
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Orbs – The Lightness of Beings?
While biking the towpath with my friend Lynne, we stopped for a breather in Mt Moriah Cemetery, I mentioned something about ghosts and spirits. Lynne…
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Outdoor Entertainment
By LA Guzda Living in the Pocono Mountains means great outdoor opportunities – hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, theater and concerts. That’s right, outdoor entertainment is…
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A Writer’s Muse
The Pocono Mountains have always been an inspiration for writers. Notable authors who have lived or spent time here include Washington Irving, Zane Grey, Stephen…
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Gertrude Hawk
By LA Guzda The Sweet Success of a Visionary Woman Northeast Pennsylvania is home to several national brand products. Planters Peanuts was founded by Amedeo…
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Poconos Inspired Forward Thinking
Charles Fourier was born in 1772. He’s known as a French philosopher and early socialist thinker. In fact, he started as a hard-working traveling salesman.…
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