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Why Couldn’t It Have Been Something Useful?
In my childhood home, there needed to be a utilitarian reason for everything I did. When I walked two, three, or…
Amish Genetics
Many people have asked me what I see as the challenges for cultural survival of the Amish. Most people first think…
New Amish Settlements in Prince Edward Island and Manitoba, Canada
The Amish tend to migrate to new areas when their “mother” settlements become overcrowded (the Amish definition of this is different…
When Amish Horse and Buggies Share the Road with Bicyclists and Pedestrians
Sometimes we discover something just at the right time to give us that “AHA!” moment. This happened the day after I…
When Cars and Buggies Share the Road
I have set up Google so that it alerts me to anything in the news that comes up with the word…
An Amish Homespun Art
I hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving. My prayers are with those holiday travelers who may be experiencing inclement weather.…
Amish Views of Nature and the Environment
The pastoral image of Amish communities living simply and in touch with the land strikes a deep chord with many…
Writing About Amish
In order to be truly free, I eventually discovered, I needed to belong once again — but this time to a…
A Soul-Restoring Trip to the Smoky Mountains
I have always wanted to visit The Smokies, ever since I was an Amish teenager. For some reason or another, it…
When Creativity Takes a Sharp Turn
Today it is two months (even though it feels longer) since we had our furniture moved from the condo. David finished…
Country Living
David and I are enjoying living in the country. Our son, Paul, traveled from Vermont to celebrate our new home and…
A Beautiful Day in our New Home
Our windows are open, allowing the early summer breezes to flow through our new home. The birds are singing sweetly. The…
Happy Spring Day to Mothers Everywhere!
I hope all you mothers out there have enjoyed this beautiful spring day. Here in the Shenandoah Valley it has been…
A Day Among Old Order Mennonites in the Shenandoah Valley
Spring has arrived in all her glory and what a splendid day it was here in the Shenandoah Valley! David and…
Our Search for a New Home
Our long search for a home has finally come to an end. It led us to a modest ranch home in…
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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