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Monday Inspiration: Disaster Response This week for inspiration I’m going to give you a peek inside Disaster Response. We don’t usually think of DISASTERS as inspiring, but when folks come together to help … well, that is encouraging. Of course, all sorts of groups respond to disasters. I happen to have pictures from the United Methodist Church Disaster Response team that... read more

Myth Buster #6: Boys’ Hats It’s Saturday and time for another Amish Myth Buster. I think we might continue these through October, if you’d like me to … so if you have a question, leave it under COMMENTS. Today’s myth buster is fun. One reason I’m discussing BOYS’ HATS is because the ebook version of Falling to Pieces is now... read more

Amish Myth Buster #5 THIS one is a bit closer to my heart. It’s the myth that all Amish folk are somber, serious, lacking in humor, and a bit unfriendly. I can tell you from my first hand experiences, nothing could be further from the truth. I suppose the reason we have some of these stereotypes is because Amish people... read more

It’s Saturday, and time for another Amish Myth Buster. Myth Buster #4: Knitting This week’s question is from one of our blog readers, Karen. What I would like to know is do Amish women knit? I never see knitted items for sale or read about their knitting skills – just quilting. But everyone needs mittens and hats, so I have to... read more

According to the emails I receive, you all are LOVING the Saturday Myth Busters. So let’s get right to it. Myth Buster #3: Mirrors One of my most faithful facebook friends (Hi, Wilma) had this question: Do Amish using mirrors? I’ve just read a book that has them in it & I didn’t think they were allowed in their homes.... read more

Amish View: Myth Buster #2 To celebrate the upcoming launch of my series set in Shipshewana, Indiana (9-27-11) we are doing some Amish MYTH BUSTING. I certainly had a few preconceived notions about the Amish community before my first visit to this small town, but like most of us … stereotypes don’t always fit! Disclaimer: My experience may be different from yours... read more

Amish View: Myth Buster #1 We’re one month away from the launch of my series set in Shipshewana, Indiana. So I thought it would be fun to do some Amish MYTH BUSTING. I certainly had a few preconceived notions about the Amish community before my first visit to this small town, but like most of us … stereotypes don’t always... read more

Amish View: Interview on Shipshewana Series I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed for my upcoming release, Falling to Pieces: A Shipshewana Amish Mystery. What was the inspiration for Falling to Pieces?   So many different bits of inspiration go into a book for me. You’ll notice on the cover is a quilt shop–Daisy’s Quilt Shop. It’s named after... read more

Amish View: Shipshewana’s Pace I look at my calendar, and I can’t believe that July is ending this weekend. Where has the summer gone? One part of me is celebrating, as Texas is in the worst recorded drought of all time. Another part of me remembers that summer is supposed to be the time of rest, lazy days and nights... read more

Monday Inspiration: Amish Grace How often does inspiration rise out of tragedy? Often enough, I suppose. At times we can see the hand of God in someone else’s life … even during the moment of their grief. My wonderful editor sent me an article from USA Today —For Amish, No Grudge, Blame in Tragedy. It’s a piece regarding the Amish community suffering from... read more