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Amish Conference 2016, Part 1
I traveled back from the Amish Conference at Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania yesterday. I was so glad I attended the conference.…
Interview on American Studies Blog
A new interview was published today on the American Studies Blog. It’s called “Art Meets Life: An Interview with Ex-Amish Author…
Donald Trump and the Amish
I have been reflecting on how little I was aware of what was going on in presidential elections when I was…
Keepsakes
I have been focused on spring cleaning. I don’t clean the inside and outside of my cupboards very often, but during…
What Do Amish and Kenyan Women Have in Common?
A few months ago, I received an unexpected package in the mail. It was one of my faithful readers, who sent…
The Crocuses are Blooming at the Bridgeside Retreat
Last autumn I planted several dozen white and purple crocus bulbs next to the walkway and around the mailbox. When other…
Book Review: Simple Pleasures by Marianne Jantzi
I breathed deeply and reveled in the beautiful morning. The vehicles hummed by on the pavement, the sun burned the mist…
A Peaceful Pause
Like many others, I am more engaged in this presidential campaign year than I have ever been before. I won’t start…
Good Friday
By the time I awoke this morning, we had already had our Good Friday rain. You may be wondering what I…
The Fulbright Decision
The Fulbright decision came through on Tuesday, and it was not the one I was hoping to read: “Dear Ms. Furlong,…
Standing at the Crossroads
Photo by Saloma Furlong Have you ever found yourself at a life crossroads when you know if you take a right,…
David, Bernie, and The Donald
David Furlong with Bernie Sanders This summer when David was still recovering from his knee injury, we were driving down 116…
Announcing the Winners for the Three-Book Giveaway of Bonnet Strings
The winners to the three-book giveaway of Bonnet Strings that I announced on January 22 have just been drawn. I am…
Bonnet Strings: A Three-Book Giveaway
I am offering a giveaway of three copies of Bonnet Strings: An Amish Woman’s Ties to Two Worlds. Simply leave a…
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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