Karen Allen

A sheep is laying down on the ground.

THE BUMMER LAMB

Rejection is hard, not to mention hurtful. As a writer I’ve experienced my share of rejections from publishers, magazines, newspapers,…

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BLESSING IN SOLITUDE (BY GUEST RAMONA RICHARDS)

I live alone and have for many years. I’ve been single for more than 27 years, but I shared my…

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OLD GLORY

I am proud to be an American – to live in a country that allows me to pursue happiness the…

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THE PEA PODS FOUR

In the last blog I wrote about the beach and mentioned that if given a choice, I would be more…

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BECKONING FROM THE BEACH

Beach season has arrived. We have patiently waited through the winter and through the virus lockdown. Hoards of people will…

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A 90-YEAR-OLD BLESSING

Today, May 22, 2020, marks my mother’s 90th birthday. I would like to seize this opportunity to honor and recognize…

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