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Giveaway and Interview with Emma Gingerich, Author of “Runaway Amish Girl”
July 12, 2014 |

Today I have the honor of introducing you to Emma Gingerich, author of Runaway Amish Girl. Emma has had quite a…

Ministering to the Amish?
July 9, 2014 |

Sally Schwartz wrote: I grew up in Canton and later taught in Ashland Ohio so seeing Amish and Mennonites was a…

Perceptions of the Amish
June 27, 2014 |

From where I’m sitting, it seems to me that the perceptions of the Amish are changing for those who look in…

Announcing the Winner
June 22, 2014 |

I would like to thank all who commented for a chance to win a giveaway copy of Jolina Petersheim's new book,…

A Few More Days…
June 20, 2014 |

  If you haven't already read the interview with Jolina Petersheim and are interested in a giveaway copy of her new book,…

Interview with Author Jolina Petersheim and a Giveaway
June 14, 2014 |

"Masterfully told, The Midwife is a riveting story with enough twists and turns in the plot to surprise any reader – all…

Red-headed Woodpeckers
June 11, 2014 |

How many of you know what a red-headed woodpecker looks like? My guess is that if you do, you've lived in…

Painted Turtle Laying her Eggs
June 3, 2014 |

David and I took some time out the other day and visited Myre-Big Island State Park in Minnesota, with the intention…

On the Road Again…
May 31, 2014 |

David and I have been on the road for more than a week, and we're still enjoying it, even though we…

Life Beyond Facebook
May 20, 2014 |

It turns out quitting Facebook is not so easy. First step was figuring out how to leave it. After searching around…

Why I Am Leaving Facebook
May 12, 2014 |

Are you a Facebook user? What is it you like about Facebook? Is there anything you don't like about it? I…

Are there any Amish Hoarders?
May 9, 2014 |

I was recently asked this question by a friend, who has observed hoarding behavior in others. I have too. David and…

It’s about Time
May 5, 2014 |

I love the sound of a nice ticking and chiming clock. It reminds me of all those Amish homes that I…

Amish Church Singing
April 23, 2014 |

I am often asked at book talks what aspects of Amish life I miss. One of the first things I say…

Thursday Threads
April 17, 2014 |

Herald Press is offering a 25% discount on selected books (including Bonnet Strings) for a Mother's Day Sale at their online store. (Discount is…

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Look what Amish Women Can Do!

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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