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I was tagged yesterday at a friends blog and  because I like her tremendously, I am  going to play!! First, The Rules: • Link to the person who tagged you and post the rules in your post. (check) • Share seven random/weird facts about yourself. (see below) • Tag seven...

Merry Christmas Everyone!

I have always had a policy with my kids that they could tell me anything and without fear of repercussions. A safe place to share thoughts, ideas, things they had done, had not done, or had done horribly wrong. I have never had my kids tell me anything that truly ever...

Having a house full of teenagers can be a challenge to any parent, but it is the Christmas Season that I find myself missing the long gone days of childlike wonder and excitement that bubbled along as the days waned and Christmas morning drew closer. Their simple...

Here you go, just in time for the holidays!  And, I pilfered this from CJ's blog!  Thanks CJ! Favorite Christmas ... Non-religious song? White Christmas – and my favorite version is from the movie “Holiday Inn” when he sings it the last time in the studio… Religious...

Twenty-six years ago, I released a child for adoption. I trusted faithfully that my choice was the right one, and my faith was not in vain. As you are all aware, this daughter found me last summer and we have stepped forward together on a new path ever since. This...

TEN things you wish you could say to TEN different people right now: 1. Make the call! 2. Grow up. 3. You’ve said that already 4. If you don’t watch it The Crazy Lady is going to show up… 5. I really love you! 6. I have missed you horribly. 7. Wait, I have to write...

The patients that come to my unit are healthy and have elected surgery to replace their worn out knees and hips, or back surgeries that make patients in pain again realize life that is pain free or relatively so. Unfortunately, not everyone who comes to a hospital is...

Early to work today, umm, make that extra early to work! But I wanted to stop by and remind you about our ongoing contest that runs through Wednesday, so don't forget!! Here are the rules again: Now, the rules.  You can enter once per participating blog per day. ...

I have survived my first days back at work, with restrictions, learning a new job. It is a bit of a challenge though, sitting at a computer all day when all around me are patients needing care. Now, do not get me wrong – my co-workers are doing an admirable job in...

The following post has been brought to you by the following blogs who brilliantly posted this earlier in the week, if you are not  reading them - you really should be! Poppingbubbles Weblog Confessions of a Middle-aged Suburban Diva 1. When showering, do you start the...

I very rarely follow the blog world agenda for what to do on my blog on any given day, but today it seemed most fitting to tell you all about thirteen things for which I am most thankful! It hardly seems possible that 6 weeks ago, I had surgery to repair a torn...

As many of you know, I live in the town in which I grew up. A lovely city nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa, where everything looks beautiful. Looks can be deceiving though, and pretty outside is not always pretty inside. I ran into an old...

It has been quite a weekend here at Casa Del KatKnits, Gentle Readers and Monday dawned with great promise – or at least the thrill of knowing the weekend was over and something different was on the horizon, right? Alas, not so – the best laid plans of Kat and life...

I am thrilled beyond belief to have a Guest Blogger today!!  It is one of my very favorite people on my favorite social network!  I present to you the Incomparable, Witty, and Inspiring Yoonamaniac! Here is her "Naughty Meme" for all of you to drool over... 1. Is...

My funny, charming, and yes - knitting friend PerpStu has gone and tagged me for a bit of Friday fun!  So, here goes, Gentle Readers... you will want to stay until the end to see if I get you! #1. A shout out to PerpStu, her blog is well worth the time to read it....