Finding Community

Finding Community

by | Aug 7, 2018 | amish, giveaway

A couple of women in our neighborhood have organized a potluck in a nearby park for next week. Each year, our city sets aside a specific date for communities to gather. Actually, the whole country holds a National Night Out to promote fellowship . I’m a very social...
Best Time to Write

Best Time to Write

by | Jun 26, 2018 | amish, giveaway

Photos from Lancaster County embellish my stories People have asked me when my best and most productive time to write is. If I had my druthers it would be late morning or after dinner. However, I find I get my best writing done very early in the morning, before my...
Kate’s Favorite Pics – and a winner!

Kate’s Favorite Pics – and a winner!

by | Jun 12, 2018 | books, photos, Summer

Please help me congratulate Karen Hadley, winner of the charming Amish-made Apron and Hot Pad, plus one signed copy of Starting from Scratch, A Letter from Lancaster County, or a book from The Legacy of Lancaster Trilogy, either bestselling Leaving Lancaster, its...
Amish or Royalty?

Amish or Royalty?

by | Jun 5, 2018 | amish, giveaway, Starting from Scratch

What fun to wake up the morning of the British Royal Wedding to find my TIVO was taping it as I slept. I have friends who arose extra early to watch the pageantry and magnificence of the splendid occasion on TV. Although, many wanted nothing to do with it. I thought I...