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Amish Conference 2016, Part 1
June 13, 2016 |

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
June 8, 2016 |

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
May 30, 2016 |

I have been reflecting on how little I was aware of what was going on in presidential elections when I was…

Keepsakes
May 7, 2016 |

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?
April 29, 2016 |

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
April 15, 2016 |

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
April 12, 2016 |

I breathed deeply and reveled in the beautiful morning. The vehicles hummed by on the pavement, the sun burned the mist…

A Peaceful Pause
April 1, 2016 |

Like many others, I am more engaged in this presidential campaign year than I have ever been before. I won’t start…

Good Friday
March 25, 2016 |

By the time I awoke this morning, we had already had our Good Friday rain. You may be wondering what I…

The Fulbright Decision
March 18, 2016 |

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
March 11, 2016 |

Photo by Saloma Furlong Have you ever found yourself at a life crossroads when you know if you take a right,…

Thimble Memories
February 17, 2016 |

It’s been a while since I’ve posted here. My life has been full. I took on a temporary employment position at…

David, Bernie, and The Donald
February 3, 2016 |

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
January 31, 2016 |

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
January 22, 2016 |

I am offering a giveaway of three copies of Bonnet Strings: An Amish Woman’s Ties to Two Worlds. Simply leave a…

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Look what Amish Women Can Do!

By Saloma Furlong | May 12, 2026

Today I would like to honor the founders of the Amish Descendant Scholarship Fund, Emma…

Websites: One, Two, Three

By Saloma Furlong | April 30, 2026

Until a year ago, I only had only designed my own two websites. Then last…

Plain Roots: Community, Story, and Support for Higher Education

By Saloma Furlong | March 14, 2026

We are getting glimpses of Spring up here in northern Vermont. David and I spent…

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