Even in a blowing snowstorm, this light blue door stood out from the blandness that surrounded it. Blue is one of the few colors permitted by the Swartzentruber Amish, the lowest order Amish. They are the plainest of The Plain People. If you didn’t know that, you might not think much about this ordinary blue door. But for the scholars and teacher of this Amish one-room school, it might be the only splash of color they see in their stark schoolyard.
Writer, marketer, columnist, author, photographer, birder, walker, hiker, husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, township trustee, converted Anabaptist, community activist, my life is crammed with all things people and nature and wonder. My late father gave me this penchant for giving and getting the most out of life, my late mother the courtesy, kindness, and creativity to see the joy in life. They both taught me to cherish the people I am with. I try and fail and try again.
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9 thoughts on “The Blue Door”
You have a sharp eye Bruce. And thanks for explaining the significance of the colour. I didn’t know.
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You have a sharp eye Bruce. And thanks for explaining the significance of the colour. I didn’t know.
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Thanks, Gail.
Bruce
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That is so interesting. Thank you for sharing not only your lovely photos but also the information,
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You are most welcome, Rita. I’m glad you enjoy the photos and the information.
Bruce
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Love seeing your pictures and stories. Thank you.
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Thanks, Arlene. I’m glad you enjoy them.
Bruce
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You are a wealth of information.
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Thank you, Sharon.
Bruce
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