Everything I Don’t Know About Holdeman Mennonites
One day late last summer, I pointed out to Andrew that we hadn’t visited Greenland yet. And so we hopped in the car and went! […]
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Christmas at Chortitz: A New Perspective
Andrew and I attended “Christmas at Chortitz” this past Saturday. There are many places named Chortitz, so I’ll be specific: I’m talking about a hamlet […]
Exploring the Keating Homestead Near Steinbach
It was almost a year ago, when Andrew picked me up from work and announced there was a plaque that we’d never seen, quite nearby. […]
Lightening Strikes & Tornadoes: Exploring Schonthal!
One magical day this past summer, I met my friend Audrey’s dad, Mr. Hiebert. Sasha, Audrey, and I were heading out to learn about Kronsthal, […]
Looking For My Grandmother in “Adventures of a Mennonite”
What happens when you’re desperate for stories but running out of sources? Well, if you’re a Mennonite, you can search for books written by folks […]