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My First Day of School
When I was five years old, my parents decided to send me to kindergarten in public school. At the time, there…
A Tribute
The other day I was out picking raspberries and blueberries at a local berry farm. I was reminded of another day,…
Blogs and Websites about Amish
I am discovering there are quite a few blogs and websites about Amish. I will list the ones I know about. …
Joining the Amish, Revisited
Elin asked: "What do you think about outsiders who wants to join the Amish? Do you think that they are 'crazy' or…
The Ramifications of Wisconsin vs. Yoder
In the 1972 landmark United States Supreme Court case Wisconsin v. Yoder, a decision made by the Wisconsin Supreme Court was upheld when…
Accepting the Amish Ways
Susan J. Reinhardt asked: Do the Amish deny young people educational opportunities because of their religious beliefs or is to to…
Amish and Education
Only by joy and sorrow does a person know anything about themselves and their destiny. ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe …
How Much Sacrifice?
In my last post I ended by writing how I think the fact that few Amish question their way of life…
More on Owning versus Using….
Susan J. Reinhardt said: I’m surprised more Amish don’t opt for this sharing arrangement, so they can have the modern conveniences.…
The Distinction between Owning and Using…
Anniem asked: I had a question. From the line,”Some communities allow their members to use electricity in their homes, so long…
Universals among the Amish
Earlier I promised you a list of things that I believe are universal among all Amish. I could be surprised on…
Tornadoes on the Fourth of July
In my Amish community and family, Independence Day was thought of as a modern holiday. Given the Amish don’t consider themselves…
Intergenerational Memories
We are linked by blood, and blood is memory without language. ~Joyce Carol Oates Recently when I was going through family…
Remembering a Sister
The clock just struck midnight. A year ago today, I was at my older sister Elizabeth’s bedside. She had just died…
Diversity among Amish
Susan J. Reinhardt wrote: “I find it surprising at the disparity between the Amish in various geographic areas. I’d always assumed…
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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