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Stay true to yourself

June 21, 2018 in flowers / inspirational by Jewel Allen

It was a beautiful day. I opened the windows upstairs to let the fresh air in. On my way out of my youngest daughter’s room, I noticed this photo in a shoebox, of me and my oldest daughter when she was a pre-teen. That daughter is now 21. I choked […]

Why I didn’t write today

May 23, 2017 in blogging / flowers / gardening / writing by Jewel Allen

Pink Think: “You’re only here for a short visit. Don’t hurry, don’t worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way.” – Walter Hagen photo by me I was driving down the freeway worried about a few things, intent on getting home. Then I saw the lady beside […]

Wild Flower Rhapsody

September 20, 2010 in beauty / flowers / inspirational / motherhood by Jewel Allen

Pink Think: “Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.” – Hans Christian Andersen Today, I’m going to do it. It’s Sunday and I’m getting dressed for church. I will be wearing a bright (I kid you not) pink dress I bought last year […]

Flower In My Hair

August 18, 2008 in being a woman / flowers / Philippines by Jewel Allen

Pink Think: “I’m not a real movie star. I’ve still got the same wife I started out with twenty-eight years ago.” – Will Rogers Yesterday, Drew and I celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary. He had the day off; we went to lunch and drove around aimlessly to Lynnard Skynnard. He […]

Pink flowers and Pink Floyd

July 11, 2008 in flowers / marriage by Jewel Allen

The saddest part of spring for me is when my flowers wilt and die. So I will immortalize them today, by sharing this photo. Perhaps that’s why I like to write. I can immortalize beauty. Follow

Spring Beauty

April 30, 2008 in flowers / writing by Jewel Allen