Amish 365

By Gloria Yoder Currently I’m breathing fresh October air in Southern Illinois. I’m situated on the front porch of the little cabin; the setting spells out r-e-s-t. Nice. This morning when I headed for the cabin, I paused on the front porch. Leaves were gently falling and yellow maple trees towered overhead. “This is where...

This recipe is super easy, although its a little more labor intensive than you'd think (but still super easy, I'm just saying don't be deceived, it takes a little bit of effort to get right). Yes, this recipe calls for four sticks of butter. That is plenty for a gathering, I'd say, of up to...

Today I think of three people who have impacted my life by example. There are many more of you out there, but for today I choose to share these three happenings. I’m walking in the quiet countryside and meet up with a friend I have not seen for some time. She explains, “We are going...

Editor's Note: The column this week is guest-written by Julia Yoder, Gloria's 15-year-old daughter. She sharing a cultural column that involves hunting, if that makes you squeamish or is against your personal beliefs, you might want to pass on this week's. Their family uses all of the deer for meat, they don't shoot for sport....

One of my favorite things to do when visiting Amish country is to shop.  It’s the single best way to become acquainted with the culture, to make new friends, to see the Amish up-close.  And while the Amish are fairly insular, when it comes to commerce they are not. If you have money to spend,...