Lifestyle
Marriage is worth the work
We’ve been married for almost 12 years; still, my heart leaps when I see my beloved.Yes, our lives have had more twists and turns than I could e...
Healthy recipes that still taste good
Who likes healthy or gluten-free dishes? For years I was a bit skeptical as I bit into a new dish bearing the title “healthy.” While I was...
Comfort in memories, meatball casserole
Tonight I held a baggie with Austin’s first tooth, which just came out. I felt a wave of joy, but then a tug of sadness.How can it be? Is my lit...
Venison can be acquired taste
If I were to ask you for a show of hands of who likes venison, I’m curious what response we’d be looking at.When Michael, from Clarks Summ...
Blessed to be building another cabin
I have a crush on cabins, and it’s been there for as long as I can remember. We’ll be traveling down the road, and I’ll turn my head...
Apples can be enjoyed in variety of ways
These damp chilly days leave us extra thankful for occasional sunshine. I had promised the children I’d help them rake leaves in the woods, maki...
Embracing the sun after the storm
Gloria’s mother, Dorcas Raber, has been taking over her weekly column while she works hard maintaining her family and prepping for the holiday s...
Transitioning into changes
A sense of relief trickles through me as I watch the children romping in the leaves for the first time. Summer is a highlight at our house. We love ou...
Grays celebrating 70 years
Jim and Bonita (Mitchell) Gray, of Ostrander, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Aug. 31. A private, family celebration is planned.The c...
The Amish Cook: Why are we Amish?
“How do you do it?” you ask. I know our culture is dramatically not the same as the majority of you. I enjoy your questions about our life...
