About Amish
Blog Archive
Amish Manners
“Dave” emailed me these comments and questions in regard to Amish humor. I’m glad you posted this. Just Saturday evening, we…
The Heath Fair
When I lived in Burton, Ohio I knew that the Geauga County Fair happened every year. Some of the Amish youth…
An Amish Handshake
One of the little-known facts about the Amish in general (and I’m sure there are exceptions, given there is such diversity…
Amish Humor
Lindsae wrote: My questions is about humor in Amish culture. Do Amish people appreciate things like satire, sarcasm, etc.? Do children and…
Answering Questions
Bonnie wrote: I found your book very moving. You have certainly embraced this new life and I am very happy for…
Your Questions
Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning. ~ Albert Einstein…
What Are You Now?
The problem of sanctity and salvation is in fact the problem of finding out who I am and of discovering my…
Who’s Driving this Buggy?
The other day, David and I were driving east on Route 340 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. I was talking with David when…
A Crash of Cultures
Nowhere is the clash of cultures between the Amish and the mainstream so apparent as it is on the road. There…
A Birthday Wish
I have a birthday wish. Traditionally we are taught to make a wish quietly, but I am going to be different…
Transitioning into a New Culture
When I shared my wedding photos a while ago, Sprouting Acorn asked: While you knew you were ready to leave your…
That Rumspringa Misconception, Again
… and again. I can gear a book talk towards correcting the misconception about Rumspringa, yet inevitably one of the first…
A New Website!
I am so excited about MY NEW WEBSITE. Please hop on over and have a look. I would love to know…
Snapshots 17: Our Magpie Honeymoon
I don’t remember where David and I got the idea of traveling to the Canadian Rockies for our honeymoon, but I…
Snapshots 16: The Day I Lived a Beautiful Dream
is day I will marry my best friend, the one I laugh with, live for, dream with, love ~ Author Unknown~ I know exactly which day…
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…
Click on the logo to learn about the Amish Descendant Scholarship Fund.
To order a signed copy of any of my books, please go to my Contact Page. Leave me a message with your email address, and I will send you an order form that you can send through the mail with a check.
