Orlando Fragasse was his real name, and he was my friend. “Peach” or “Peaches” is what everyone called him though, on account of his big peachy-looking cheeks, a nickname he picked up in childhood and stuck, to the point that even his own children would use it. We met on my first bookselling trip to [...]
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This will be our last post of 2011, with a little break from new posting until the New Year. But in the meantime I wanted to put out an invitation for Amish-related questions–anything from questions about Amish beliefs to settlements to cultural practices and so on. I can’t promise I’ll be able to answer everything, [...]
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Rachel Yoder was killed by a stray bullet from a hunter’s rifle, according to new reports. A hunter was getting ready to clean his weapon about a mile and a half away, and discharged the firearm into the air. In the most recent news piece I can find, Holmes County Sherriff Timothy Zimmerly describes it [...]
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If you’ve ever searched for photos of the Amish, chances are you’ve come across the work of Bill Coleman. Bill has spent decades capturing images of Amish in a remote Pennsylvania community. Many of the photos–of buggies, weddings, and the changing seasons–are simply stunning, while others–such as his portraits of children–reveal a closeness Bill has [...]
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You might remember my review of the Connection Amish magazine from earlier in the year, in which I described it as “one of my favorites” and “pretty packed with information and material”. While in Topeka, Indiana this summer I was heading down main street and glanced over at a pleasant-looking but otherwise non-descript little building [...]
Continue Reading Nancy Amor, Mary Alice Yoder, and Doretta Yoder on The Connection Amish magazine
…to take advantage of the 15% off discount at Amish Workshops. If you were thinking of doing a little online shopping for Amish-made gifts, the Amish America reader discount ends today (Dec 12). The discount code is AAHOLIDAY; go here for the original interview with Keith and Laura, or direct to the Amish Workshops website (what [...]
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It’s good to remember what we’re thankful for, but sometimes it gets away from me, I have to admit. Last night I did try making a short list, though, of things I’m thankful for. It started off slow, but grew and grew. I recommend trying it. This week is the 5-year anniversary of this blog. [...]
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Adair Faust (Ethridge Amish photos) shares one more photo along with an Amish Gingerich anecdote: I stopped at a roadside stand at the Gingerich house on MacDowell Road (I mention the road because there are zillions of Gingerich mailboxes all over the area – see below). Mrs. Gingerich, a wonderfully cheerful, energetic, and friendly lady, [...]
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