Kate Lloyd's Blog, page 20

Guest Post from Marta Perry

Please welcome Marta Perry!

Have you ever, even for a moment, thought about starting a completely new life? For me, the answer brings an inner panic. As a child, I had to move several times. I still remember vividly how frightening that first day of school was in a new place. How I longed for a friend – just one friend – who would help make the unknown less frightening!

As an adult, I probably wouldn’t succumb to the panic, but maybe that was in the back of my mind when I came up with the ide...

Kate’s Favorite Pics!

Congratulations to Jennifer Clark, winner of the Amish-made Shop-N-Tote and her choice of one signed book from The Legacy of Lancaster Trilogy: Leaving Lancaster, Pennsylvania Patchwork, or Forever Amish!

Thanks to all who entered and tantalized me with their favorite Comfort Foods! I wanted to sample each one.

I’ll miss these festive Easter decorations.

I spotted these newly bloomed tulips on a walk.

Our neighborhood nursery is small but abundant.

This whimsical planter caught my eye.

Comfort Food

When you hear the words Comfort Food what do you think? Ice Cream? Mashed Potatoes? Popcorn? Amish Whoopee Pies?

I admit I’ve eaten a bowl of popcorn for dinner!

A friend recently told me that foods consumed by a child or pre-teen become that person’s comfort food for life. Really? I got online and started to research. Sure enough, I found studies proving he was correct.

On the other hand, I also read several articles based on studies claiming the consumption of Comfort Foods brings no comfor...

Kate’s Favorite Pics!

Congratulations to Sue Williams, winner of two Amish-made potholders from Lancaster County and her choice of one signed book from The Legacy of Lancaster Trilogy: Leaving Lancaster, Pennsylvania Patchwork, or Forever Amish!

Thank you to all who entered! I wanted each one of you to win.

Mr. Leprechaun’s headed for the hills until next year.

Traditional picnic under the cherry trees at U of W Campus.

Birdwatching, soaking up the sun, or falling in love?

I saw this cute arrangement in a friend’s...

Amish in Ireland?

Decorations abound!

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! What are the Irish most noted for? Their mouth-watering food, their poetsandauthors,music and dancing? Their folklore?

I just met a fine Irish terrier named Red.

Their Amish community? Huh?

Last week, when I told a friend I was posting a blog on Saint Paddy’s Day, she asked about the Amish living in Ireland. I told her there weren’t any. But the idea niggled in my head.

I scanned Google, but knew not to accept what I stumbled upon as reliable. So...

Kate’s Favorite Pics!

Thanks for stopping by my blog. Here’s a peek into my world as of last week.

All are embracing March’s sun-rays in the nature preserve.

I took this photo w/o noticing my novels are in the case!

My payoff for waking up too early last Saturday morning.

A city-dweller is chomping at the bit.

A near collision on my usually tranquil walk.

Congratulations to Linda White, winner of Suzanne Woods Fisher’s newest novel, Anna’s Crossing. Thanks to everyone who left a comment! More contests & giveaways in the...

Interview with Suzanne Woods Fisher about “Anna’s Crossing”

Suzanne, I admire your writing and enjoy reading your books immensely.

I imagine your newest novel Anna’s Crossing required a great deal of digging, studying, and research.Any stories you can share about that process?

Here’s one I think you’ll appreciate: I wrote back and forth with an Amish historian (who is, indeed, Old Order Amish. No phone calls or e-mail! A rather slow process). This gentleman has been a wonderful resource for me on a number of occasions, but it always takes a few letters...

Kate’s Pictures

Welcome, everyone! Come, stroll through this tempting nursery with me & see what I resisted.

Please help me congratulate Karen Johnson, the winner of Susie, the precious Amish-made doll from Lancaster County, and a signed copy of one book from The Legacy of Lancaster County Trilogy!

A heartfelt thank you to all who entered

PS: If you haven’t already, please sign up for my short News Letter (blue box upper right) for info on how to receive a Free Bookmark & Author-signed Book Plate. Thanks!

Born Old-fashioned?

People have often asked me why millions are intrigued with the Amish. Is it their slow pace of life? Their commitment to God and community? The fact they cling to their traditions and rarely change?

Are some people born old fashioned? I grew up in a home where items with a history were admired. My father was a Classics professor (Latin & Ancient Greek) and my mother was a portrait sculptress. Our house was awash with worn oriental carpets, copies of medieval art, and statuary.

I still use the h...

Kate’s Favorite Pics

This gate makes me want to explore!

I love these birdhouses!

Pretty kitty.

My mother-in-law’s kitchen.

Amish-made Tea towel.

Congratulations to Barbara Gauthier, winner of the Amish-made Tea Towel and a copy of one signed novel from The Legacy of Lancaster Trilogy! (Leaving Lancaster, its sequel Pennsylvania Patchwork, or Forever Amish) Thank you to all who entered. Your comments definitely elevated my cabin fever!