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A Day With The Amish »

A Day With The Amish

After spending two afternoons in Amish country in South Central Ohio in October, I learned a few things. First, the Amish are excellent at making money. They bring in dozens and dozens of 'Englishers' [what they call non-Amish folk] from hours away with the allure of 'Amish-made' baked goods and products. And we all come in. And we all

When You’re Almost Home »

When You’re Almost Home

Traveling in general causes many of us to exhibit certain behaviors. We are suddenly afraid of doorknobs. We might hold our wallets and purses much tighter than normal. We may become more cognizant of people we pass on the street. Traveling, especially for those of us that don't do it very often, can really put you on edge. Does this ring

Travel | A Memorable Moment in a Treasured City »

Travel | A Memorable Moment in a Treasured City

I'll never be able to replicate this moment. Or the feeling I had at the precise moment it was taken. That's me on a hillside just a few miles outside Victor Harbor, Australia. Victor Harbor is south of Adelaide, SA. It was a warm day in March and I was out roaming the Australian hillside with two sisters I was staying with. We snacked