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Giveaway and Interview with Emma Gingerich, Author of “Runaway Amish Girl”
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?
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
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
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…
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
"Masterfully told, The Midwife is a riveting story with enough twists and turns in the plot to surprise any reader – all…
Red-headed Woodpeckers
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
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…
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
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
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?
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
I love the sound of a nice ticking and chiming clock. It reminds me of all those Amish homes that I…
Amish Church Singing
I am often asked at book talks what aspects of Amish life I miss. One of the first things I say…
Thursday Threads
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…
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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