tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20524579.post7540372772795385301..comments2023-10-26T06:55:10.932-07:00Comments on Scrambled Dregs ~~~~~~~ tidbits on life, food, faith, and writing.: Serials and Scenarios ~ Dale Cramer's Paradise Valley ~ ReviewedScrambled Dregshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07301466354814432689noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20524579.post-46647408262091185522011-01-14T22:21:41.977-08:002011-01-14T22:21:41.977-08:00We have some of those colonies near here, but I th...We have some of those colonies near here, but I think most are in South Dakota. I don't know much about them, but Neal has worked with a few. I think men get kicked out sometimes, or they realize there's more to life, I don't remember. But I think they live completely modern. I too may have worked with a woman, but she did not talk about that life or look like one, did not dress conservativley other than jeans and t-shirts, and was a truck driver. Had an interesting life though and looked years older than she actually was. She'd gone through a bunch of stuff some of which included losing 2 children in a house fire, one of special needs. All those different sects are very interesting. Someday I hope to get an opportunity to visit if not Lancaster, Pa, then the Amana colonies in Iowa. Mom said they always wanted to take us but never did. Now that I know more about the Amish and Mennonite, I'm very interested in seeing them. Plus I love that they make a lot of handcrafts, being the crafty person I am, I relate to that.<br /><br />Take Care!Ms. Craftsalothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17609757346303457161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20524579.post-37392383113907521722011-01-13T05:02:42.765-08:002011-01-13T05:02:42.765-08:00Hi Amanda.
Thanks for stopping by. I've read...Hi Amanda. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by. I've read one of Cindy Woodsmall's and agree that she's good. I like historical fiction,too. But I'm at the weird spot where reading for enjoyment is hard because I read so many books and have so many I've agreed to read that just reading for fun is rare. But when I find a book I love it's fabulous. <br /><br />I read a Memoir a few months ago about a woman who grew up Hutterite which I'd never even heard of...it was pretty fascinating. Have a great day, Amanda. Thanks for dropping in.Scrambled Dregshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07301466354814432689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20524579.post-90294926391187260682011-01-13T00:21:33.745-08:002011-01-13T00:21:33.745-08:00It tells me my comment is too large, but let's...It tells me my comment is too large, but let's me leave it anyway, weird!<br /><br />And sorry.Ms. Craftsalothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17609757346303457161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20524579.post-44360909596765216562011-01-13T00:19:39.356-08:002011-01-13T00:19:39.356-08:00Hello Auntie,
I am a fan of some Amish fiction be...Hello Auntie,<br /><br />I am a fan of some Amish fiction because some authors include history, like placing them in the 1800's or 1950's, but most do take place in today's society, (I am a fan of historical fiction). I am amazed that people, (Amish) can still live like they did back in the 1800's. They have some things going for them, like living off the grid-they don't have to worry about power outages. But I like my electricity among other things. <br /><br />I have been reading Amish fiction since right before I got married so it's not a new phenomenon to me. I don't like how everyone has jumped on that bandwagon though. I don't read because it's popular, I read because of the authors. Some are good few are great. I have to admit, the wave of people writing Amish stories do catch my eye because of such, but I'm mostly disappointed in what's out there. all that to tell you who I do like: Beverly Lewis, Wanda Brunstetter, (though I'm behind in her books, she's on the good list, Beverly is better). <br /><br />But my very favorite Amish author is Cindy Woodsmall! Her books are a fast read, (which for me means I can't put it down, and I read them in like three days!) Her stories are riveting. Her characters go through so many struggles at times it seems they will never get a happy life. (Most books I'll read for a couple weeks depending on the story and what I'm up to.) The down side of Cindy is that she only puts out one book a year, but it is so worth the wait!!!<br /><br />If you'd like to read her first book, my mom has it, so just ask her, saying I suggested it. I have the other 2 in that series, and 2 more from her newest series,( which I'd gladly loan out) and I'm waiting for the last one that comes out in September.<br /><br />So I just wanted to say hi and that I like your blog. And I may have to give his book a try, since it sounds very interesting. Thanks!<br /><br />Your Niece,<br />Amanda :)Ms. Craftsalothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17609757346303457161noreply@blogger.com