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Spring has Sprung!
It’s spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you’ve got it, you want – oh, you…
The Amish: Practical or Philosophical?
Shirley wrote: Enjoyed this conversation very much. It leads me to another question. Do you recall conversations that you would call…
An Unusual Family (and Amish?) Trait
Tattytiara wrote:“Given so many Amish (my family and myself included) hate the sound of someone crunching” Now there’s something I’d never…
The Luck of the Amish
Botanist wrote:That’s interesting, Saloma. I’ve not heard of the superstitions regarding knives/scissors, birds, or thunder before, but all the others are…
What Does it Mean to Be Amish?
Elin wrote: There are times when the modern world seems a bit too much that I think that perhaps one would…
Amish and the Color Blue, Superstitions, and Celery at Weddings
Anonymous wrote:Yes! I would love to have been born Amish. In fact, I think I might have been in a past…
Announcing the Winner…
Last night I spoke at Odyssey Books in South Hadley, where I met Peggy, who has been following my blog for…
Reminder of the “Little Village Giveaway” and Saloma on the Radio
Just a reminder that Peggy, a long-time follower, will be choosing the name of the winner for the Little Village Giveaway at…
Closing the Door
Anonymous wrote: What are some of the “secrets” the Amish keep from outsiders? Does the “Pow Wow” type of healing really…
The Amish “Phenomenon” and Women’s Standing in the Community
Karen wrote: When you were in the Amish, were you aware of the fascination the English had with the Amish? When you…
Amish Genetics
Deanna wrote: How do they deal with the issue of practically everyone being related? Deanna, this question deserves a longer answer, because…
Indoor Plumbing
Deanna wrote: I have so many questions. But I’ll ask two. I didn’t read the other questions (I’m in a bit of…
A Full Life
I thought I would get a chance to do another blog posting before now, but life is full for us at…
Amish Infertility
Joan wrote: How do the Amish deal with infertility and how does this change their lifestyle by not having helping hands.I do…
Amish Women’s Head Coverings
Sally wrote: What are the customs of head coverings? I know they vary a bit from community to community, but on the…
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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