Sorry, I’m a bit under the weather…and that’s the best I could do for a post title 😀 But on to the story: The Amish in Pinecraft, Florida – a unique, fluctuating Amish community – have a growing tradition of playing softball against non-Amish teams. This was the seventh year of the Amish playing against non-Amish locals. It garnered coverage from both a local news…
Since Hurricane Helene ravaged western North Carolina and other areas last September, there have been several reports of how Amish, Mennonites, and other volunteers have been helping with cleanup and reconstruction in the region. The good news, from one perspective at least, is that they’re still at it. This report from WYFF is from the wonderfully-named Bat Cave, NC* (NC is my home state and…
I’m calling this “not your typical” Amish home for a couple of reasons. One is the interior. As you’ll see below, it has its share of typical Amish elements. But you’ll also notice the overall look of the home is quite different from many of the homes we feature. Another thing that makes it “not your typical” Amish home is that it is on a…
Back in 2017, a story about a potentially life-extending gene mutation found in an Amish community went gangbusters. You can understand why. The gene mutation was credited with giving its Amish carriers a lifespan 10 years longer than those Amish who lacked it. From that report: The discovery was made by scientists from Northwestern University: The first genetic mutation that appears to protect against multiple…
The trial of Shawn C. Cranston in the killing of Amish mother Rebekah Byler and her unborn child was set to commence this month. Jury selection was scheduled for next Tuesday, March 11th, with the trial to being immediately afterward. That will have to wait. In a surprise, news has just broke that the trial will be postponed AGAIN – until June. The reason? New…
A federal appeals court has upheld a decision requiring Amish school children to be vaccinated in New York. These are not Amish children who attend public schools. These are Amish children attending Amish-owned and operated schools. Religious objections do not work here, according to the Second Circuit court ruling. From Courthouse News: MANHATTAN (CN) — A New York State law requiring Amish students to receive…
There’s a wonderful new Ben & Rose studio song out now (released about two weeks ago, in fact) called “Would You Like To Buy Some Flowers”. I missed it until now, because it was released on a different YouTube channel (more on that below). If you’ve missed previous posts, Ben & Rose are the young Lancaster Amish couple who have quite the talent for country…
A man wanted on multiple serious charges led police on a high-speed chase in a remote part of Maine – with the pursuit ending after he hit an Amish wagon carrying six children. Fortunately, somehow no one was hurt, which doesn’t sound like what you’d expect after learning that speeds reached 90 MPH. From Fox 23: Police say they spotted 34-year-old Anthony Vangel of Easton…
I love the photos of this Amish home, on the market in southern Indiana. You’ll see some really neat interior pics below – a mix of plainer rustic charm and spaciousness. These are pretty fresh photos as well going by the snow (it’s only been on Zillow for about three weeks). The community is at Vevay, Indiana (home to two separate Amish groups). The description…
Amish furniture makers across the nation build furniture in a wide range of styles – including timeless varieties like Mission and Shaker – as well as more modern and contemporary designs. This list of 11 Amish-style coffee tables gives you a good sense of the types of tables the Amish are capable of producing. Check these examples for inspiration and ideas for your own living…