Reminiscing With Martha Jamieson by Connie Archer

My name is Martha Jamieson. You’ve probably heard a lot about me in the Soup Lover’s Mystery series. I’m Lucky Jamieson’s mother and I used to be the owner of the By the Spoonful Soup Shop. Lucky runs the restaurant now and happily, she’s made sure our fantastic chef,...

The Adventure Awaits With Nora Abbott by Shannon Baker

The dry bag sits on the kitchen counter and I’m arranging ham slices on the sandwiches. Anticipation bubbles through me. I haven’t been on a river trip in ages and I’m popping with excitement. It’s only a one day trip down the Cache La Poudre here in Colorado, but...

My Name Was Sadie Lehman by Laura Bradford

My name is Sadie Lehman. Like many other Amish teenagers, I embarked on Rumspringa—a period of “running around” or increased socializing, if you will. I had many friends in my youth group, but I spent most of my time with Leroy Beiler, Miriam Hochstetler, my best...