Karen Allen

A man in uniform standing on top of a snow covered slope.

George on my Mind

By Karen Allen | July 5, 2023

I have been surrounded by “George’s†all my life. My Daddy’s name was George, my husband is a George, and…

Read More ➔

Two ice cream cones sitting on top of a table.

Ice Cream Blessings (by guest Tracy Crump)

By Karen Allen | July 4, 2023

“Would you like to work with us on weekends this summer?†my grandmother asked. Would I? Yes! Ten dollars every…

Read More ➔

A black dog is chewing on some kind of thing

A Dog’s Nose Knows (by guest Christy Hoss)

By Karen Allen | June 19, 2023

I have an amazing companion who has saved my life countless times. He is with me 24/7, has black fur,…

Read More ➔

A black sheep peeking over the top of a wooden fence.

Baa, Baa, Black Sheep

By Karen Allen | June 5, 2023

As I contemplated which sheep lesson to write about, the familiar tune “Baa, Baa, Black Sheep†kept replaying in my…

Read More ➔

A pineapple and some cut up citrus fruits

Lemonade Friendships

By Karen Allen | May 24, 2023

Mental Health Awareness Month is about to roll on by, but before it does, let me take a moment to…

Read More ➔

A river with houses on it and mountains in the background.

Rigamarole on the Rhine

By Karen Allen | May 12, 2023

Many of you know how much I love to travel. I love seeing new things, walking old paths, envisioning life…

Read More ➔