Kate's Blog

While watching TV—a rare occurrence because I’m so busy—I was informed that at any age juggling helps develop your brain’s capacity. I should preface this by telling you: I can’t catch a ball worth a hoot. In most arenas, I have decent hand-eye coordination, but not...

Shopping for fabric is fun in Intercourse, PA! Quilt Museum in Intercourse, PA Enjoying a soon-to-end clear Northwest sky Don't forget to comment on Renee Riva's guest post for an opportunity to win her Saving Sailor Trilogy.

Once upon a time there were no cell phones or computers. Life was happy and so was I! Don't you sometimes wish that it could have stayed that way? I do! Although, I would be typing this on a typewriter that I'd have to stop and apply white-out to every few words to...

Odd coincidences have occurred recently. After church service last week, I sat upstairs sipping coffee with a girlfriend who does some genealogy. I've always thought about using a site like https://www.genealogybank.com/explore/census/all but never really got to it...

First hints of autumn Dropping our crab pot Barn near the banks of the Stilliguamish River Saturday (tomorrow) is the last day to enter to win a copy of either Pennsylvania Patchwork or Leaving Lancaster by commenting on The Giveaway Bag post. Answer the question from...

Please welcome my guest author Mary Ellis!Mary, how do you find out so much about the people you write about-the Amish?Answering that question is easy-I jump into my car and drive to where they live and work. With my pen, tablet and camera, I study them in the fields,...

I've joked that the contents in our home keep the walls from imploding—the accumulation of stuff would hold it up during an earthquake. Years ago, in an attempt to tunnel out from under our mountain of possessions, I started a giveaway bag, a spot in the garage to put...

So pretty! I happened upon a Secret Garden! Three Old Order Amish on a Sunday morning.