Flowers for Mr. Gumbel

He’s always done me proud

Jan Blount

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I wasn’t able to find the originator of the saying “Give people their flowers while they can smell them”. It’s been attributed to a few different people.

But I like and agree with the sentiment of telling people how much they’re appreciated while they can hear it.

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Jan Blount

Educated, but averse to sophistry. I write about what I know, what angers me and what moves me. I ponder about race, politics, and whether true love exists.