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| lonestargal |
Posted - Sep 12 2005 : 10:32:36 AM
Is anyone else her really inspired by the Amish? Not that I necessarily believe all the religious beliefs they have but how they live really plain and simple. They are not afraid to do hard work, most used to have farms (more and more are turning to working in the cities due to they don't make enough as farmers anymore, that's sad  ). I just think they are a truly wonderful and inspirational group of people. Part of their religion is that they don't get all caught up in material items and I think that's wonderful. And those gals can cook can't they???  |
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| harmonyfarm |
Posted - Jun 07 2009 : 09:36:41 AM
In the past two years, there have been around 15 - 20 Amish families move into our neighborhood (5 miles in all directions from our farm). I have watched them all build beautiful simple homes and barns and I love to hear the clop clop of their horses hooves on the road when they travel around. They sell all kinds of things, from baskets and baked goods to animal feed and plant starts. They came from places where they couldn't afford the property taxes any longer. I love that they are moving here and adding so much to our community.
Debbie
"If you can't find the time to do it right...how will you find the time to do it over" |
| dutchy |
Posted - Jun 07 2009 : 07:54:17 AM
I am VERY interested in the Amish and their way of life. Here there are no books at all about them duh. When I was in the USA my BFF and her hubby and I went to Pennsylvania to have a look around "Amish area" if you can call it that. We came by an old tobacco farm and made many pictures of the area etc. SO interesting!!
LOVE to read and know more about them though. SO thanks for the link am going to check that out at once :)
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| sharikrsna |
Posted - Jun 07 2009 : 07:50:58 AM
I love the Amish ways! I'd like to see the world get back to that style of living, and I strive to learn more old style crafts, etc. Other than the computer, I could do just fine without electricity. I use wall sconces and candle chandeliers (thanks to Barnabus Collins :) and watch VERY little TV. But I think finishing up the roof on the barn might be cumbersome without our rechargeable drill! |
| countrykatgirly |
Posted - Jun 07 2009 : 06:32:02 AM
Some books that I have read that are very good:
Rosanna of the Amish and Rosanna's Boys by Joseph Warren Yoder.
Amish Society by John A. Hostetler
Movies/clips:
The Devil's Playground
(Info from NPR)
http://www.npr.org/programs/morning/features/2002/may/amish/
And best of all, here is an amazing site I ran across:
http://www.allamish.com/abouttheamish.shtml
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.”
--Laura Ingalls Wilder |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Sep 15 2005 : 11:17:27 AM
Oh my gosh..thanks for the link..I could look at those pictures for hours. I LOVED the ones of the children..and the cows of course..thanks! They are sure in inspiration!
Jenny in Utah
The best things in life arn't things |
| Clare |
Posted - Sep 15 2005 : 06:09:10 AM
Margret, Thank you for sharing that link - the photos are absoultely gorgeous!!!! Just makes me want to step into all those pictures! 
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| katie-ell |
Posted - Sep 15 2005 : 05:42:15 AM
From what I understand, the Amish faith is an offshoot of the Reformed movement and is 'related' in that sense to Baptist and Lutheran faiths. They are considered a Christian faith, and they follow closely the tenets of the Bible. They are opposed to war and violence and bound together by faith and family -- certainly to be admired and emulated in many ways. |
| prairiemaid |
Posted - Sep 15 2005 : 05:29:47 AM
I don't think it would be difficult to live without electricity if you have never had it. If it were suddenly taken away and I was left to figure things out, then it would be really hard. It amazes me that we have managed without electricity for thousands of years now we can't live without it. Kwim?
John A. Hostetler has written some books about the Amish. There is a video called "The Amish - A people of preservation" I recommend it.
You have to check out Bill Coleman's photography!!! http://www.amishphoto.com/
Call me old fashioned. |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Sep 14 2005 : 10:00:37 PM
Plain Truth..it is a great book and a lifetime tv movie...liked it...a drama...but good!! set in Amish country...a mystery...I really recomend it. Saw the movie much after reading the book...book is always better of course..but worth seeing the movie too.
Jenny in Utah
The best things in life arn't things |
| KJD |
Posted - Sep 14 2005 : 3:28:45 PM
I am just amazed, thrilled, I don't know what - about this group of people - not just the Amish - US!! I recognize several of the names that I've "talked" to in the past couple of days in other areas of the Connection - more modern movies, books, etc., yet here we are, all interested in the Amish way also. I guess I'm not the odd man out I always thought. I do have a best friend, from childhood, and we share all these varied interests - I just had no idea anyone else did! I have loved the Amish all my life, I guess, their way of life - I don't really know all that much about their spirituality. I'm very firm in my own Christian faith, but the simplicity of their life and the fact that they're different from "most" - I'm just interested. Does anyone have more movies or books to recommend - I've seen Witness and For Richer or Poorer - but seems like there are some others, maybe made for TV that I've seen long ago and would like to see again. I'm writing down every book and author I come across in the whole Connection! I'm so glad to be part of this... |
| Kim |
Posted - Sep 14 2005 : 1:03:29 PM
You are correct, they normally do not educate beyond the 8th grade.
farmgirl@heart
Be at peace with yourself and the rest will follow |
| MBurns |
Posted - Sep 14 2005 : 09:14:13 AM
We have an amish town about an hours drive Kalona, IA. They have a wonderful little wholesale store with bulk goods and bakery and fresh veggies and fruits. They are very polite anf friendly. Many drive a horse and buggy which I think would be difficult to do as we have to have more patience in getting somewhere. I think living without electricity would be difficult also. There life is simple and they do not seem to need the modern clothes, and conveniences we all spend a lot of money to have. I am not sure a modern woman would be able to cope with the strictness of the rules. Also my understanding is they do not educate children beyond 8th grade. I may be wrong. |
| CelticCoyote |
Posted - Sep 14 2005 : 06:34:59 AM
Ooooh, I love Marcia Adams! My mom's been using her cookbooks for years, and I've been lusting after them for years too.  I've got quite a few in my amazon.com wishlist, too. They're even fun just to read, and to get lost in the photographs. |
| Kim |
Posted - Sep 14 2005 : 06:31:38 AM
I have Marcia Adams cookbooks alos. She used to have a tv program on PBS. She has the best pie crust recipe, 'pat in the pan piecrust" it is sooooo simple.
farmgirl@heart
Be at peace with yourself and the rest will follow |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Sep 14 2005 : 06:24:27 AM
I think that would be a cool thing...having Amish or Mennonite relatives...I can imagine the questions I would have for them and things to learn from them!
I love that cookbook too..one of my alltime favorites!!
Jenny in Utah
The best things in life arn't things |
| BlueApple |
Posted - Sep 14 2005 : 06:20:57 AM
My family on my mother's side are Mennonites and Amish. Her last name is(was) Schlabach and her immediate family are Mennoite - and as the line continues the relatives are Amish. Her Mennonite Uncle always took a trip once a year to visit the Amish relatives. Wishing now that we had joined him on a few of those trips before he passed away.
Julia
BlueApple Farm |
| sleepless reader |
Posted - Sep 14 2005 : 06:15:20 AM
Great cookbook: "Cooking From Quilt Country Hearty Recipes From Amish and Mennonite Kitchens" by Marcia Adams
I borrowed it from a friend and ended up wanting to copy about half the recipes before deciding to just go buy it!
Sharon
Life is messy. Wear your apron! |
| CelticCoyote |
Posted - Sep 14 2005 : 06:05:19 AM
Wow, I'm surprised my mom hasn't replied to this thread yet... Her grandmother (my great grandmother) is Amish. Mom's parents live reaaaally near a large Amish community in Indiana, and that was always a major part of visits to my Grandmother's house when I was a kid. We'd go into town & shop a while, and have the BEST pies ever at Yoders. I do love good Amish cooking! |
| prairiemaid |
Posted - Sep 14 2005 : 05:17:33 AM
I admire the Amish very much. I think it takes a lot to be different in this world, it's not easy.
For Richer or Poorer was an entertaining movie but inaccurate in a few places, same with Witness. I think the Amish have been misrepresented and misunderstood for a long time.
Call me old fashioned. |
| Photobugs |
Posted - Sep 13 2005 : 8:00:49 PM
I, too, have an interest in things Amish. It began about 25 years ago when I found a book on them at a yard sale. (I find everything at yard sales!)
Then about a year ago I came across another book, it was on the sale rack at Hasting's book store. So I bought it. It is called "Out of the Past, Amish Tradition and Faith." The next day my Dh and I made a trip from here in No. Idaho to Ft. Lewis, Wash. where my daughter lived at that time. It is about a 4 1/2 to 5 hour drive. I started reading the book at the beginning of the trip while Dh drove the car. I read most of it outloud so he could learn too, whether he wanted to or not. :) Before I knew it we were at our destination. It was an interesting and fun read. This book explained all of the different sects of Amish and there are tons of photos...yes photos (as you know they do not care for this practice). This was my favorite part. It is written by Mary Ann McDonald, who has Mennonite ancestry and an understanding of the Amish people.
I would recommend this book.
Pamela
"I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!" |
| lonestargal |
Posted - Sep 13 2005 : 4:49:14 PM
Yeah I liked that movie too. Pretty funny!!! Haven't seen it in a while...may have to go rent it soon. |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Sep 13 2005 : 4:05:17 PM
that WAS funny!!!
Jenny in Utah
The best things in life arn't things |
| QuiltingQueen |
Posted - Sep 13 2005 : 3:41:05 PM
Bridge,
I enjoyed Richer or Poorer, too. I'm laughing just thinking about it.
Jane
"Love begins at home, and it is not how much we do... but how much love we put in that action." ~ Mother Teresa |
| Bridge |
Posted - Sep 13 2005 : 3:36:48 PM
Did ya'll watch For "Richer or Poorer" with Tim Allen & Kirstie Allen?
I realy liked that movie!!! |
| LJRphoto |
Posted - Sep 13 2005 : 12:31:11 PM
I always wished that too jpbluesky! It made me so mad that he left.
"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect." -Mark Twain
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