I remember getting choked up watching and old episode of Uncle Phil, where young actor Will Smith performs a scene showing his hurt when his father makes an excuse to walk out of his life again.This scene touched the hearts of millions of people, including Will Smith himself, whose father abandoned him as a teenager.As… Continue reading Know You are Loved
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!
22nd Annual Diamond Day Announcement
22nd Annual Diamond Day Date: Friday, May 9, 2014 Itinerary: 11:00am (Diamond Winner photographs and Presentation of Roses) 11:30am-12:00pm (Official Ceremony- Media Invited) Gallery of Diamonds will award three Orange County students to receive a quarter-carat diamond valued at $600 each to give to their mothers in the 22nd annual Why Mom Deserves a Diamond®… Continue reading 22nd Annual Diamond Day Announcement
Holding the Universe in Your Hands
When you hold a sheet of paper in your hands, do you know that you are also holding the sun?Along with the tree that produced the paper, you are also holding the rain, the wind, and even the sun. The paper would not exist without the tree. The tree would not exist without the rain,… Continue reading Holding the Universe in Your Hands
Do you know how important you are?
Do you realize you are shaping the world at this moment? Everything you do and say creates ripples of energy throughout the universe. As soon as you wake, you have been assigned a tremendous responsibility. You may not realize it, but I am constantly being molded by your actions. When you hold an umbrella over… Continue reading Do you know how important you are?
Memories of Love
When I look back in time, I remember precious moments with my adoptive mom. I remember her giving me advice on my worries of the day, kissing me on the forehead before I went to sleep, and laughing at my jokes in which only I found humor. I remember the love and patience in her… Continue reading Memories of Love
Always ponder and reflect on the appreciation of your mother
Since my jewelry store encourages 20,000 kids to write words of love and appreciation about their mothers each year, all my employees are also required to do this rewarding exercise. if you would like to contribute to our mission, we are grateful for every dollar and every moment of your time. We are currently searching… Continue reading Always ponder and reflect on the appreciation of your mother
The Story of Mother’s Day
In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson announced that the second Sunday in May would be the holiday we now call Mother’s Day. Although our mothers have been celebrated in many ancient cultures, they have only been nationally recognized for one hundred years. The hero of this American story is Anna Marie Jarvis, the Mother of Mother’s… Continue reading The Story of Mother’s Day
Essence
We are all made from stars. We are mainly water, carbon, and a few other elements. But we are mysteriously unique from one another. Some of us are more creative, some more logical. Some of us are better at expressing words and concepts, others are better at numbers. Although we contain the same substance, it… Continue reading Essence
I love my mom!
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Happiness
This is a picture I took on my last trip to Guatemala. This family was appreciative that I wanted to take a picture of them. If you look closely, you can see pure joy on each face. This is all the proof I need to know that happiness does not come from objects that surround… Continue reading Happiness
The Apple Experience
A jewelry customer thanked me for my services, then excused himself to go to his car. He was a fruit vendor, and returned with small bag of apples. He reached into the bag, pulled out a large greenish-red Gala, and handed one to my wife and another to myself. "Do you like apples?" He began… Continue reading The Apple Experience
Marina Hernandez speaks about the Why Mom Deserves a Diamond contest
Watch Marina Hernandez's testimony about her experience as a teacher and a contest panel judge in the Why Mom Deserves a Diamond® writing contest. Founded in 1993 by Diamond Mike Watson in honor of his adopted mother and the birth mother he had never known, the Why Mom Deserves a Diamond® writing contest is now… Continue reading Marina Hernandez speaks about the Why Mom Deserves a Diamond contest
The Shy Little Bird
My first big bite turned my crispy slice of toast into a square-headed prehistoric raptor ready to gnash anything in its way. The second bite transformed the angry creature into a shy little bird with a cute curled beak ready to perch. The third bite turned it into a shy little bird with a cute… Continue reading The Shy Little Bird
Katie Michels speaks about the Why Mom Deserves a Diamond contest
This is Katie Michel's testimony about her experience being a participating teacher in the Why Mom Deserves a Diamond writing contest. Founded in 1993 by Diamond Mike Watson in honor of his adopted mother and the birth mother he had never known, the Why Mom Deserves a Diamond contest is now in honor of all… Continue reading Katie Michels speaks about the Why Mom Deserves a Diamond contest
Diamonds Really are a Girl’s Best Friend
Lima News, OHIO. April 6, 2000. Just ask Ashley Kreidler and her mother, Mary Jo. The 16-year-old junior at Delphos St. John's High School wrote an essay on why her mother deserves a diamond. She beat out 1,500 other Ohioans to win a quarter-carat diamond for her mother for Mother's Day. Ashley never expected to… Continue reading Diamonds Really are a Girl’s Best Friend