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Ministering to the Amish?
Sally Schwartz wrote: I grew up in Canton and later taught in Ashland Ohio so seeing Amish and Mennonites was a common experience. I think if I were Amish, all those tourists coming to stare would really tick me off. I haven’t seen the TV programs you mention but see all those Amish romance novels…
Read MorePerceptions of the Amish
From where I’m sitting, it seems to me that the perceptions of the Amish are changing for those who look in from the outside. For years it used to be that people would say “Amish!” with stars in their eyes, and they would think an Amish life is idyllic, pastoral, and “simple.” In short, the…
Read MoreAnnouncing the Winner
I would like to thank all who commented for a chance to win a giveaway copy of Jolina Petersheim's new book, The Midwife. And many thanks to Jolina for the interview and for offering a free copy of the book. So the lucky winner is Linda. Congratulations, Linda! Please send me your mailing address and I will…
Read MoreA Few More Days…
If you haven't already read the interview with Jolina Petersheim and are interested in a giveaway copy of her new book, The Midwife, you still have time. Sunday afternoon, June 22, I will be choosing the winner. So don't delay… leave a comment for Jolina on the last post, and you will be entered into…
Read MoreInterview with Author Jolina Petersheim and a Giveaway
"Masterfully told, The Midwife is a riveting story with enough twists and turns in the plot to surprise any reader – all while exploring the real ethical, moral, and emotional issues surrounding surrogacy." ~ My endorsement of The Midwife. Several months ago, when I was asked to endorse Jolina Petersheim’s second book, The Midwife, I did so wholeheartedly. I…
Read MoreRed-headed Woodpeckers
How many of you know what a red-headed woodpecker looks like? My guess is that if you do, you've lived in the Midwest at some time in your life. When I was growing up in Ohio, seeing red-headed woodpeckers was a fairly common occurrence. Yet it was always a treat. They are one of my…
Read MorePainted Turtle Laying her Eggs
David and I took some time out the other day and visited Myre-Big Island State Park in Minnesota, with the intention of doing some birding. When we were younger, we used to do much more of that than we have in recent years. We both enjoy it very much, so I'm hoping we get back…
Read MoreOn the Road Again…
David and I have been on the road for more than a week, and we're still enjoying it, even though we are a little travel weary. We've driven nearly 4,000 miles, and have been in eleven states so far. Here are some snapshots from our travels. With my sisters, Sarah and Susan One of…
Read MoreLife Beyond Facebook
It turns out quitting Facebook is not so easy. First step was figuring out how to leave it. After searching around in Facebook itself, I finally gave up and "googled" it. I used these instructions, which were very helpful. So I finally got to the part of deleting it, and the wording was very effective…
Read MoreWhy I Am Leaving Facebook
Are you a Facebook user? What is it you like about Facebook? Is there anything you don't like about it? I reluctantly created a Facebook profile because so many people couldn't believe I was an author without one. Friends convinced me that once I got used to it, I would like it. Well, now I've…
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