Lifestyle
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...
Nurturing growth in garden and life
Last week we had zucchini patties on the table; this week, we’ll be enjoying vine-ripened tomatoes. Now I hope you can bear with me. Still, when...
Pressure of canning beans with Yoders
Have you ever had the opportunity to can with little helpers? I have. We’ve had so much fun and so many messes.This spring, I decided I would ge...
Back from Ohio at home sweet home
We’re home! Yes, home sweet home.How is it possible to have such a wonderful trip, but then be so delighted to be home again?The younger childre...
Try love, with a side of pasta
Editor’s Note: This week’s column is written by Gloria’s mother, Dorcas Raber.Hello from Gloria’s mom’s front porch. It&...
Excitement of going to Ohio
Excitement is high these days and the questions are endless:“Mom, is it now only three days till we travel to Ohio? Mom, Will I get to sleep wit...
Fruit salad days at the Yoders’
I put Hosanna and Joshua in our single stroller, and I headed out the lane. We were going to the neighbors for a quilting. I’ll stop at the mail...
The Amish Cook: A spiritual sunset
Wednesday was one of those days. It was after supper, the children had gone outside to play, and Joshua was extra fussy. This handsome little boy with...
Savoring praise, school and salad
Everyone arrived at our small, white country schoolhouse. It was a day when everyone gathered to celebrate another successful school year.We had taken...
