By Kevin Williams I have MANY favorite Plain-owned businesses (when I say “Plain” I mean Amish, Mennonite or Brethren), so I’ll do this post again sometime. I don’t want anyone thinking these are my top favorite necessarily, these are just five favorites that I think are worth checking out this summer. And keep in mind, […] Read more
By Kevin Williams It had been a little while (for me, anyway) since I had been to “Amish country” so I was itching to visit and yesterday I had the chance. Even after almost a quarter century I still enjoying visiting and exploring. Highland County, Ohio, located in the rural southwest/south-central part of the state […] Read more
I’ve spent over 25 years exploring Plain communities in various capacities. My book, Not So Simple tells the whole, true story. If you missed yesterday’s excerpt, here it is. What follows will be the last excerpt until the book is one day published. I think it will be. The question is when? Life is often […] Read more
By Kevin Williams Those of you on my email list (if you aren’t on it,sign up!:) know that I have been battling my weight all year. One of my worst dietary habits is drinking Coke…..I’ve tried drinking more water, along with an occasional glass of chocolate milk and some occasional beer to take the place […] Read more
By Kevin Williams Click here to go directly to the review. Wow, oh wow, Witness is 30 years old! It was released on Feb 7, 1985. And – no joke – I’ve probably watched the whole film 15 – 20 times. I never really tire of it. I discover something new with each screening. The […] Read more
My First Five Amish Settlements By Kevin Williams I’ve been to literally dozens of Amish settlements over the years. From Maine to Montana to Florida and plenty of places in between. But what were my first five Amish settlements I visited and when? ADAMS COUNTY, OHIO – 1986: This was my first-ever encounter with the […] Read more
By Kevin Williams This is a tough one and I’m bound to get people disagreeing with me. Keep in mind to qualify as an “Amish bakery” it has to be an Amish bakery. For instance, Der Dutchman’s kitchen churns out some delicious confections in Plain City, Ohio (and other locations) but that is a restaurant, […] Read more
