The Amish have been living a version of self-sufficiency that most people only dream about. Without depending on modern ...

This is Lovina’s daughter Verena writing. It is such a beautiful Monday evening. The leaves are changing color more and more.

Fall used to be daughter Verena's favorite season. Now, that's summer. She also shares a recipe for venison chili.

We have entered into the month of May − so next month is June, which brings us even closer to daughter Lovina and Daniel’s wedding. I’m trying to not get nervous, but it always seems to be a long way ...

On Oct. 1, 2002, 23 years ago, I wrote my first column. I thought it would be interesting for all the new and old readers.

Image Credit: Shutterstock. The Amish kitchen runs on human power. Instead of electric mixers, blenders, and grinders, they ...

At 10 a.m. the temperature is still only at zero degrees with a wind chill of 17 below zero. The last several days we have had even colder temperatures and wind chill down to minus 27 degrees. It’s ...

Daughter Verena turned 26 on Dec. 10. Grandson Timothy (T.J.) will be 5 on Dec. 17, granddaughter Allison will be 4 on Dec. 27, and my husband Joe will be 55 on Dec. 22. Happy birthday to all of them!

Sister-in-law Nancy’s 62nd birthday is on April 23. Brother Amos passed away suddenly six years ago, leaving Nancy a widow. May you have a wonderful birthday, Nancy! Last Friday evening, Joe and I ...

Oh my! Three days left until daughter Lovina and Daniel’s wedding. Everything is starting to fall into place, but once again, I feel nervous that I might have forgotten something. I’m sure I have, but ...