A leader of a country has a tremendous responsibility to set a positive example for its people and the rest of the world. One person may not be able to do this alone. Therefore, to people of every color and creed of our great nation, I ask that we look not solely to our leaders,… Continue reading The March for Love
Author: Diamond Mike Watson
Diamond Mike lives in Orange County, California. He is a diamond merchant and the founder of Gallery of Diamonds Jewelers and the Why Mom Deserves a Diamond writing contest. He is a music writer, book author, and time traveler. To contact him call 714-549-2000, or email him at info@galleryofdiamonds.com. He would love to hear from you!
Refuse to be a Blind Follower
Although I loved my parents, I did not always agree with them. Because I didn't agree, I moved across the country to California and found the love and passion of my life. Although I respected my former bosses, I did not always agree with them. Because I didn't agree, I created a successful jewelry store… Continue reading Refuse to be a Blind Follower
Uniphilarsian- One who loves, regards, and watches over the unique aspect of every person?.
I have been asked about my religion. I have also been questioned about my ethnicity. My hair was always dark and curly. My skin color says olive on my amended birth certificate. Being adopted without knowing my birth family, that question was always impossible to answer. I have been asked about my sexual preference and… Continue reading Uniphilarsian- One who loves, regards, and watches over the unique aspect of every person?.
Uniphilarsian
My last post was news about the word of the year from Dictionary.com. This word was not trendy, new-tech, or whimsical, as words of the past have been. In fact, the meaning of this word is quite ugly. As the concept slithered into our thoughts, we have inundated google searches with the horrible word- xenophobic.… Continue reading Uniphilarsian
The 2017 Word of the Year is Uniphilarsian
Lumbersexual, vape, dark web, ad blocker, and selfie. These words or expressions have become popular over the last few years. Our thirst for their meanings have much significance for our future and new age culture. Many words that I was taught as impolite or even vulgar as a child have become mainstream in our elementary… Continue reading The 2017 Word of the Year is Uniphilarsian
Words can unleash beauty or terror. The choice is ours.
Words have the power to encourage, inspire and heal. My staff and I have confirmed this from the last 25 years of our mothers contest. Words have tremendous influence when written, and even more so when spoken. Words can forever transform us. We never forget beautiful words that are spoken to us. It is also… Continue reading Words can unleash beauty or terror. The choice is ours.
The Photo Ribbon Memorial
The Photo Ribbon Memorial. It was a long trip from California to my Indiana High School reunion. The festivity was both surreal and magical and brought many classmates together for the first time in forty years. I had no inhibition of bear-hugging any classmate whom I had formerly offered only a half smile from the… Continue reading The Photo Ribbon Memorial
Kitten in a Box
One day my daughter returned from school when she noticed a young lad in the parking lot of a gas station offering free kittens from a cardboard box. "This one is named...Lola," the boy searched for a name as he cuddled one of the furry creatures. "She is so lovable and kind," the boy continued… Continue reading Kitten in a Box
The Magical Door Knob
To anyone else, this may be an insignificant bedroom door knob from 1928. To me, it is a magical crystal that holds every wonderful memory as a child. It proudly remains in my old house in New Albany, Indiana, and it's magic will be bequeathed to the next owner. I remember the coolness within my… Continue reading The Magical Door Knob
Bathing Angela
It was a chilly winter. The hot water furnace had broken at my girlfriend's house so she asked if she could bathe at my house. I eagerly agreed but my brain became forever cursed. I will never forget that day. Our bathroom was in the hallway that separated the two bedrooms. As I quietly did… Continue reading Bathing Angela
How to Make Money in Music
It was 1981. The money I had saved from my humble guitar instruction business allowed me to buy several instruments. I amassed enough components to assemble a full recording studio in the run down apartment next to our damp basement. I had no desire to perform at the dank downtown clubs, but rather worked… Continue reading How to Make Money in Music
Senate Bill 91
The State of Indiana recently passed a bill that allows the release of identifying adoption information to adoptees. It is called Senate Bill 91. For over 50 years, the dark “closed records” era of Indiana spanned from 1941-1993. This period banned all adoptees, many being over 75 years old, to see their original birth records.… Continue reading Senate Bill 91
Real Time
I am driving 48mph. It is 8.4 miles to my next exit. I check my wrist. My heart is beating 82 beats per minute. It is 73° outside my car. There is an accident 2.1 miles ahead. A five-minute delay will prolong my arrival until 9:23am. I am burning 1 calorie per minute. I… Continue reading Real Time
Things We Cannot Change
We can create our world with our thoughts and attitude. There are, however, a few things we cannot control. Beyond my control, my hair is turning gray. Beyond my control, the crevices of wrinkles on my hand are getting deeper. Beyond my control, I will be one year older on my birthday. When I… Continue reading Things We Cannot Change
Amazing
Life is amazing, so be amazed. Instead of acting like you’ve seen it all before, live as though you’re seeing it all for the first time. You are in fact experiencing this bright new moment for the very first time. So look carefully, lovingly, and with the highest expectations. Take an interest in what you’re… Continue reading Amazing