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Guest Post on Amish Wisdom
August 28, 2015 |

I wrote a guest post for Amish Wisdom's "Cook's Corner" that was posted today. I hope you'll click on over and…

Bicycles in Amish Country
August 20, 2015 |

Those who have read my book, Bonnet Strings, know how much I longed to ride a bicycle when I was in…

Be Back Soon!
August 13, 2015 |

I have not forgotten you, my dear readers. I have been working, almost exclusively, on my Fulbright proposal for the past…

Amish Exemptions
July 23, 2015 |

Many issues arise between the intersection between the Amish culture and the mainstream culture because the values are so different. This…

A Visit with Amish in Vermont
July 14, 2015 |

On Sunday, David and I felt a little stir crazy from being around the house so much. He developed a blood…

Sacred Chants from around the World, Part 2
July 9, 2015 |

In my last blog post, I gave links to several sacred chants from around the world and I promised to give…

Sacred Chants from around the World
June 29, 2015 |

Several weeks ago, I shared a link to an Amish wedding chant. Elva Bontrager, a reader and a former Amish person,…

A New Normal
June 26, 2015 |

David had his surgery a week ago on Wednesday. The surgeon said that David really "blew his knee apart." Not only…

When God Laughs
June 15, 2015 |

I often think of a saying I first heard from my friend, Monica Orr: "We make plans and God laughs." That…

Bloggers Beware
June 11, 2015 |

First of all, I want to apologize to those who are subscribers that you received several notices from my blog today.…

Reflections about Traditions: Both Amish and Swiss
June 3, 2015 |

When the Koch family was here, I asked Miriam about several traditions that I have often associated with being unique to…

My New Adopted Granddaughter
May 31, 2015 |

Her name is Hadassah. Look at that sweet face… wouldn't you have adopted her? Photo by Marco Koch The Koch family,…

When Amish become Martyrs
May 23, 2015 |

I felt compelled recently to writing an article about an issue that has arisen between a local law in Auburn, Kentucky…

A Tribute to Special Vermonter and his Family
May 11, 2015 |

Yesterday David and I drove up to Essesx Junction, Vermont for Leo Lalancette's 90th. birthday party. Those who have read Bonnet…

Giveaway of “Bonnet Strings” at Amish Wisdom
May 7, 2015 |

I was invited to write a blog post for Amish Wisdom, which was published today. I hope you click on over…

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By Saloma Furlong | May 12, 2026

Today I would like to honor the founders of the Amish Descendant Scholarship Fund, Emma…

Websites: One, Two, Three

By Saloma Furlong | April 30, 2026

Until a year ago, I only had only designed my own two websites. Then last…

Plain Roots: Community, Story, and Support for Higher Education

By Saloma Furlong | March 14, 2026

We are getting glimpses of Spring up here in northern Vermont. David and I spent…

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