Karen Allen

A large sheep standing in the grass near some trees.

SHEAR DELIGHT

Believe it or not, it gets cold in Alabama in the wintertime. We may not have much snow but it…

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A black and white cow is eating hay

COWS AND CHIPMUNKS

I’m a huge animal lover. I think as the years go by, I get softer and softer in terms of…

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A woman and man holding a saxophone on top of a piano.

NAME THEM ONE BY ONE

In the hymn “Count Your Blessings†there’s a phrase: “name them one by one.†If you’re like me, I have…

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A purple sky and some flowers by the water

YOU’RE STILL BEAUTIFUL

“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.†Isn’t that what you hear when someone or something is essentially unattractive? Each…

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A sheep standing in front of a brown wall.

BEAUTIFUL SHEEP

When my family was visiting Ireland I picked up a book entitled “Beautiful Sheep.†The book made me smile as…

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A view of the cliffs from above.

IRISH HERITAGE

With a maiden name like O’Kelley, I am proud of my Irish heritage. My Dad instilled a sense of honor…

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