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The Language We Use
I am auditing a German class at Smith College, I am very aware of how culture shapes the language we use.…
Gratitude
There are some days when I have to sit back and count my many blessings. This is one of those days.…
Questions Anyone?
I was scheduled for a Q&A at Goodreads this afternoon. I didn't realize until I submitted a comment, that there is…
Trachselwald Castle: An Anabaptist Prison
Several months ago, I made a new friend. She lives in Switzerland, the motherland of my Anabaptist ancestors. It all started…
Announcing Two Goodreads Giveaways!
I am announcing a Goodreads giveaway for each of my books, Why I Left the Amish and Bonnet Strings: An Amish…
Between Revenge and Blind Forgiveness
The faster the counseling intervention into the Post-Traumatic Stress that develops from sexual abductions, the better the outcome. I hope the…
Guest Posts and Giveaway of “Bonnet Strings”
Lately I have been finding my way around the blog world, discovering many interesting new sites. And I have, as in…
What is Author Platform?
Amanda Luedeke is an agent with MacGregor Literary. Follow her on Twitter @amandaluedeke or on Facebook. Her marketing book, The…
Resources for Writers
I remember long before I started writing for a public audience and I was still living in my Amish community. I…
Abducted Amish Girls Are Home!
I was shocked and horrified by the news about the two Amish girls in upstate New York who were abducted from…
Scrabble
This is an update on my original post published on August 8. This is to clear up some of my mistakes,…
American Experience Goes to the Emmys!
The PBS documentary "The Amish: Shunned" that aired on American Experience in February has been nominated for an Emmy Award for…
A Universal Sign of Hope
Yesterday afternoon was beautiful here in the Pioneer Valley. I had attended a church service in the morning, and then in…
A Treasure Trove
It is a gorgeous, sunny day. I'm looking down into the village, enjoying the beauty of a small town on a…
Winner and another Giveaway
First, I'd like to mention that you have two more days to sign up for a chance to win a free…
Plain Roots: Community, Story, and Support for Higher Education
We are getting glimpses of Spring up here in northern Vermont. David and I spent…
Traveling South to Meet up with Spring
By the time you read this blog post, David and I will be on the…
How an Amish Boy Became a Physicist, Part 3
Leon graduating from Florida State University Today we bring you the conclusion of Leon Hostetler’s…
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