Living here in Northeast Pennsylania is a joy. The rich green of the hills are stimulating and the air is clear and clean; if you come in from a metropolitan area you will notice the difference in your breathing in less than an hour. You'll miss it when you leave. Who could resist a stroll along the banks of the Delaware at Lackawaxen?

Delaware, north, at Lackawaxen. JSF 7/16/2002
Winter Morning, February 14, 1999
Wood shed and Hemlock Tree in our back yard
Among the rich blessings of our area are the the Black Bears! We could hardly believe that we would live among them, and hopefully see them once in a while. They are majestic, beautiful, charming, and most of all, hungry! Bye, Bye, Mr. Bear!
Leaving the empty bird-feeder behind. Photo JSF May, 2002
Frequent guests to our yard are the White Tail Deer - we "share" the garden.
Our deer family, in front garden, Sept. 26, 2001. JSF

Nearby, Lake Wallenpaupack, June 2, 2002 Photo by JSF

Lake Greeley, Greeley PA, July 16, 2002, JSF
See also, John Nichols' website with a
wonderful photographic and narrative history of Hawley.
Music: Johannes Brahms (1833-1897), Waltz, Opus 39, No. 3 in G#, from "Classic Midi Archives".
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ŠJoan Sholl Francis, 1999 - 2003. Email: joanfran@ptd.net