by Suzanne | Jul 6, 2018 | Faith, Family, Summer, That's Life, Travel, wisdom
A book called Nudge, a social economic book, studies how and why people think the way they do (and how to change their thinking). Everyone starts with an anchor and adjusts from there in a new direction. In other words, if you’re learning something new, you...
by Suzanne | Jun 29, 2018 | Faith, Family, wisdom
The winner of last week’s photo caption contest was Karen G. for her witty: “Fed Ex just got Fed Up!” Karen, if you’ll send me your mailing address, I’ll pop an Amish Wisdom bag in the mail to you. Thanks to everyone for chiming in with...
by Suzanne | Jun 8, 2018 | Faith, Family, wisdom
After hearing this week’s news about the tragic deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, I turned to this talk by Melissa D’Arabian. You might remember her as the winner of a season on the Next Food Network Star. While Melissa was in college, her...
by Suzanne | Jan 11, 2018 | Humor, Photo Caption Contest, Photography, Simple joys, Simple Living, Summer, wisdom
I’m gearing up for some exciting things to come to celebrate the launch of Phoebe’s Light on February 6th, so will be putting a pause button on Friday’s Photo Caption contest for a few weeks. However, I had to congratulate all of you for your witty...
by Suzanne | Dec 13, 2017 | Family, grandparenting, Simple joys, Simple Living, Thoroughly Modern Mimi, Uncategorized, wisdom
This is a favorite and oft-requested repost. It’s a good reminder, each year! As my family has expanded through marriage and grandchildren, we knew we had to simplify gift giving. I came across this Victorian guideline and have used it, very...
by Suzanne | Nov 8, 2017 | Faith, Uncategorized, wisdom
How are you handling this week’s news? Sunday’s news of the Texas church shooting has left my heart heavy…for so many reasons. Sorrow and sadness for that community, wondering about the effect on all our churches. One friend told me that this...