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Guest Post on Amish Wisdom
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
Those who have read my book, Bonnet Strings, know how much I longed to ride a bicycle when I was in…
Be Back Soon!
I have not forgotten you, my dear readers. I have been working, almost exclusively, on my Fulbright proposal for the past…
Amish Exemptions
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
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
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
Several weeks ago, I shared a link to an Amish wedding chant. Elva Bontrager, a reader and a former Amish person,…
A New Normal
David had his surgery a week ago on Wednesday. The surgeon said that David really "blew his knee apart." Not only…
When God Laughs
I often think of a saying I first heard from my friend, Monica Orr: "We make plans and God laughs." That…
Bloggers Beware
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
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
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
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
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
I was invited to write a blog post for Amish Wisdom, which was published today. I hope you click on over…
A Mind Set Free: Part 2
Photo: Sharon Beachy’s graduation from SCF A Mind Set Free: Part 2 By Sharon Beachy…
A Mind Set Free, Part 1
Photo: Sharon receiving her GED diploma from Treasure Coast Technical College in Vero Beach, Florida…
Amish Roots Conference: Breaking the Eighth-Grade Barrier
The deadline for signing up for the Amish Roots Conference is four days away. If you have…
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