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Book Review of “The Amish”
The Amish by Donald Kraybill, Karen Johnson-Weiner, and Steven Nolt is a comprehensive look at the Amish culture and religion. It is…
Introduction to My Second Book, Bonnet Strings: A Memoir
I’m working on revising my manuscript for my second book as I get feedback from readers. I have a new title…
Amish Descendant Scholarship Fund
I am announcing to all who might be interested that the Amish Descendant Scholarship Fund is now taking applications from eligible…
Travels
This past week David and I drove to New York City. I had an interview with a Brazilian documentary company. The…
Another Authentic Anabaptist Voice
Shirley Showalter grew up on a Mennonite farm in Pennsylvania. Her parents recognized that her intellectual curiosity could not be squelched,…
Wearing Amish
Wearing Amish the day of my sister’s wedding I have been writing my book lately, and so I have been remiss…
On Magic Wings
Candelin Wahl with a pink dogwood in the background I am so grateful for friends. My friend, Candelin Wahl, came to…
Do Amish People Resent Tourists?
Recently Fran Shultis asked a very good question about vacationing in Amish country. I will answer this to the best of…
Weekend Sunrise in Australia
Several nights ago, I heard a “ding” on my computer that signaled that I have an email coming in. I opened…
Review of “Thrill of the Chaste” by Valerie Weaver-Zercher
I recently was given a copy of the book Thrill of the Chasteby Valerie Weaver-Zercher, in exchange for visiting one…
From an Amish Farm to Du Pont Children’s Hospital
Stories are powerful. They help us find connections with one another. I have just found that connection with someone in a…
To Leave is to Forgo…
Today I received an email from my blogger friend, Tom, who writes the blog The Backroads Traveller. He kindly shared with…
To Stay or Leave?
I was doing some perusing of websites tonight that are administrated or written by former Amish people. Once I started reading…
No Sorrow without Joy
When I was growing up, we learned a poem in school entitled, "What God hath not Promised." One of the lines…
A Letter from Anna
This past week I have finally heard from Anna. She writes that she is sewing herself new clothes, shelling popcorn, getting…
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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