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Re: Murder In Plain Sight (9:16pm December 18, 2010):

Thanks, Susan! Enjoy!

Re: Murder In Plain Sight (8:18pm December 18, 2010):

I'm interested in your observations, Peggy. One thing I would add is that many Amish do live on regular streets since the farms can't support all the Amish. Many of them now have jobs in factories and in small industries, but those I have talked with about it regret the fact that this means families can no longer work together, as they would on a farm.

Blessings,
Marta

Re: Murder In Plain Sight (5:12pm December 18, 2010):

It's certainly true that the two worlds colliding makes for a story with built-in conflict. I enjoy stories of this kind.

And things aren't perfect in the Amish community. They would be the first to admit that! That's one thing I've heard from them--don't make us look perfect!

Marta Perry

Re: Murder In Plain Sight (8:58am December 18, 2010):

Hi, everyone. I'm happy to be here! Your comments are right on target, I think. And Mary raises a good point--what about those who turn away from the Amish lifestyle? From my observations, those who leave because of a longing for higher education usually move more quickly into the Englisch lifestyle, because the education is their focus. But those who leave because they want to participate more in the outside world often end up forming communities of former Amish which attempt to replicate the support they had as Amish.

I'll be in and out all day, so I hope you'll leave questions for me. Bear with me--I may have some problems with getting access, but I promise to come back! And if anyone would like to receive a signed bookmark and my free brochure of PA Dutch recipes, just email your address to: [email protected].
Best,
Marta