STRENGTH & FOCUS: Dani DiLarso drives around NEPA delivering clothing and kindness
Greetings, and thanks for reading this week’s edition of Strength & Focus. As you know, this column is centered on providing resources and tips to empower mind and body to create a better you; we also like to feature individuals who are empowered to create a better community here in NEPA. I recently interviewed Dani […]
1st annual NEPA Yoga Festival will be held at Montage Mountain in Scranton on Sept. 12
From a press release: Northeastern Pennsylvania will celebrate National Yoga Month with the first annual NEPA Yoga Festival on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m.-10 p.m., rain or shine, at Montage Mountain in Scranton. In addition to promoting an overall healthy lifestyle, the festival is focused on yoga. It will offer a diverse array of […]
SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Bagel (Jack Russell terrier) and Little White Paws (tuxedo kitten)
Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge teams up with NEPA Scene every week for Shelter Sunday, a post that features one dog, one cat, and occasionally some surprises up for adoption in the hopes of finding them a loving home. Blue Chip Farm (974 Lockville Rd., Dallas) is a no-kill shelter, a place where no animal […]
LIVING YOUR TRUTH: It’s the little things – the importance of pronouns
Let’s talk about pronouns. You remember pronouns, right? I, me, he, she, you, it, that, they, miss, ma’am, lady, dude, bro, bruh, cuz, homie, bae, boo, etc. Those are pronouns, and some of them have genders. Some are feminine, and some are masculine. And it’s really important that people get them right. I mean, this […]
BEHIND THE BLOCK: ‘Oh, fudge!’ – how to shut down an auctioneer
Rarely am I rendered speechless. More than most of the time, I have a well-timed, well-spoken, intelligent, smartass retort to any comment or question sarcastically offered me. Yes, rarely am I rendered speechless. There are moments, however, when my tongue clings to my palate, my brain freezes, and I just gape or scowl or laugh. […]
Arts on the Square festival gathers arts, crafts, music, food, games, tech, and more in downtown Scranton on July 25
From a press release: Paintings, crafts, technology, music, dance, and much more will be on display as the Lackawanna County Courthouse grounds are transformed into an outdoor entertainment center and galleria for the third annual Arts on the Square festival on Saturday, July 25. This free event will run from noon-8 p.m. with over 100 […]
STRENGTH & FOCUS: Are you giving up on your dreams too easily?
Sometimes it may seem like the path has gotten too hard or too time-consuming or funds are running low. It is at this very precipice that you must not stray from your dreams because it is then that may just very well be the move that makes your dreams a reality. This week’s Strength & […]
SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Jada (Rottweiler/boxer mix) and Ralphie (orange tabby kitten)
Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge teams up with NEPA Scene every week for Shelter Sunday, a post that features one dog, one cat, and occasionally some surprises up for adoption in the hopes of finding them a loving home. Blue Chip Farm (974 Lockville Rd., Dallas) is a no-kill shelter, a place where no animal […]
LIVING YOUR TRUTH: Caitlyn Jenner’s speech was inspiring, though her politics need work
How amazing was Caitlyn Jenner at the ESPY Awards, delivering her acceptance speech for the Arthur Ashe Courage Award? Of course she was amazing, and I felt all the feels. The part that got to me, most of all, had to be where she thanked her family for standing by her and supporting her, stating […]
