It was through Megan that I was able to connect with a county social worker, which gave me hope that I…

Tonight I am going to interrupt my “Angels along My Way” series to make a few announcements. Today I was interviewed…

There came a time in my late teens when I often felt I had no advocates — I literally felt there…

The tribute that I wrote back in August actually fits nicely after the one I posted yesterday, which puts this next…

Today I start my series called “Angels along My Way.” I am starting with “Olin Clara.” In the Amish community, women…

One of the questions asked at my talk this past weekend was whether there are more women than men who leave…

By “hardships,” Furlong doesn’t just mean living without electricity, or conforming to the dictates of a strict religious community. In her…

Notice: Event Rescheduled   The book talk that I had scheduled at the Sunderland Public Library last week, was rescheduled for…

Many people probably think that Amish society is mostly hard work, sunshine, and a peaceful existence. Not always true. They have…

Back in February 2010, I wrote a post called The Freedom of Wheels, in which I explored what having a car…

I had originally posted this a few days ago, then Katie’s blog was “lost” again. Several of you wanted to know…

A fellow blogger, Liz Pezzuto, writer of 8-Bit Words, posted her thoughts about books versus e-readers. She asked her readers what…