This is the final part of a three-part Thanksgiving series exploring how the Amish express gratitude—not through words, but through action. Author and Amish taxi driver Haley Straw shares a story which revealed to her how her Amish friends understand – and demonstrate – gratitude. And if you missed it, check out part 1 (“How The Amish Say Thank You”) here and part 2 (“The…
Here’s a nice new song by Third Fret Harmony, comprised of brother and sister duo Mike and Marty Fisher. This is a tune originally by Kris Kristofferson – another religious song, sung in a slow country style. Wikipedia has this interesting background note in its description of the song: According to country music historian Bill Malone, Kristofferson wrote the song during an emotionally low period…
This is the second of a three-part Thanksgiving series exploring how the Amish express gratitude—not through words, but through action. Author and Amish taxi driver Haley Straw shares an unexpected Amish Thanksgiving experience – and what stayed with her after it was over. And if you missed it, check out part 1 (“How The Amish Say Thank You”) here. A few years ago, my young…
Another tragic farm accident has claimed a young Amish person’s life. A 15-year-old girl in Vernon County, Wisconsin has died after being run over by a wagon loaded with corn. From the Vernon Reporter: WESTBY, Wis. — A 15-year-old Amish girl died Friday, Nov. 14 after being run over by a wagon in a farm-related accident in Vernon County, authorities said. Sheriff Roy Torgerson reported…
Here’s another song from Ben & Rose from their album “Slowly But Surely” – the final track on it, in fact. So this one has been out awhile, but we’re now getting it along with a video. “Angel Band” is described as “an old Gospel song” – and one of the oldest they’ve covered, at over 160 years old (even older than this favorite, it…
This story is part of a three-part Thanksgiving series exploring how the Amish express gratitude—not through words, but through action. In this first reflection, author and Amish taxi driver Haley Straw shares what she learned about quiet appreciation and the surprising ways the Amish say “thank you” without ever saying a word. A half-hug, a basket of produce, and a lesson in gratitude—the Amish way…
Haley Straw returns today with the story of how she first got started driving the Amish. This is the fifth in a series of posts by Haley on what it’s like to be an Amish taxi driver. If you missed any of those, you’ll find links to them at the end of this post. September 18, 2015, is a day I’ll never forget. It was…
Third Fret Harmony, who earlier this year brought us their versions of “Sing Me Back Home” and “Sing Me A Song About Jesus” are back with a new song. This time it’s a more contemporary choice – “In The Palm Of Your Hand”. This one was written by Ron Block and first recorded in the 1990s by Allison Krauss and the Cox Family. If you…
Officials in one Maryland county are getting a message out to the public – one that’s relevant not only for their part of the country, but for many others. For safety’s sake, the community wants people to be aware of Amish wedding season, going on now in the Amish settlement at St. Mary’s County, MD. The traditional Amish “wedding season” runs after the harvest, from…
Haley Straw is back with the fourth installment on what it’s like to be an Amish taxi driver. Here’s part one, part two and part three if you missed them. Setting Boundaries, Asking Questions Edna called one day and asked if I was available on October 10th. “Yes,” I said. “Great,” she replied. “We’d like to be picked up at 10:00 p.m.” Okay, I thought……