Saloma Miller Furlong's Blog
Reflections on Times Past and Present
Published: October 29, 2020
A little while ago, I received a rare treat — a four-page handwritten letter. It came from Ruth, an elementary school pal. We[...]
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Soul-Restoring Trip to the Northeast Kingdom and an Update on the Amish in Vermont
Published: September 27, 2020
Photo by Saloma Furlong of Bald Hill Pond in Vermont David and I had not left the state of Virginia since March[...]
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Rainy Days
Published: August 31, 2020
We’re having a rainy day here in the Shenandoah Valley. It’s an all-day soaker. A month ago we needed a rain like this[...]
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Preface of "If You Promise You Won't Tell"
Published: August 9, 2020
Preface of the Memoir If You Promise You Won’t Tell There are frequently irreconcilable conflicts between loyalty to our parents and being true[...]
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Creativity During the Pandemic
Published: August 2, 2020
At long last, I am back writing for this blog. As I start out, I don’t yet know where this post is going,[...]
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To Sacrifice or not to Sacrifice
Published: April 15, 2020
In my last post, I wrote about the attitude in some Amish communities regarding the refusal to change their traditions in response to[...]
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We're All in this Together
Published: April 5, 2020
How do we gain perspective on the sudden changes that have been thrust upon us in the past month by the pandemic? This[...]
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When We Read the Signs
Published: February 25, 2020
It has been three full, challenging, and rewarding weeks since last I wrote on this blog. The next day I started my new[...]
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Change in Amish Education? A Mennonite Ponzi Scheme, and a New Venture
Published: February 2, 2020
I came across a story last night that I’m hoping is a sign that some Amish are beginning to think about educating their[...]
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Amish Man Sentenced to 38-76 Years in Prison for Child Sexual Abuse
Published: January 27, 2020
On Friday David and I attended the sentencing of David Smucker in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, along with several other victim advocates. So often in[...]
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A Report Revealing Incest, Rape, Abuse, and Cover-Up in Amish Country
Published: January 21, 2020
A recent article in Cosmopolitan Magazine by investigative reporter Sarah McClure, has given voice to those who have been sexually abused and silenced[...]
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The Last Known Amish in Europe
Published: January 10, 2020
Recently Pamela Lakits asked: “Why are there no more Amish in Europe? Could it have been possible that they all found their way[...]
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