Author: Karen

I am an RN, Author, Coach, and Speaker. I write novels about relationships to help people find insight into their own. I guide people to create comfort, clarity, and connection in their lives. By combining metaphysical tools with over twenty-five years of nursing experience, I infuse the 'art of nursing' into my practice by providing partnership and resources help people compassionately honor their health.

Pantry Project

by Karen, posted in (it's all about the) food, family, Karen's Kitchen, Pantry Project

Sauteed chicken cutlets, roasted fingerlings and baby carrots Cooking from what's on hand isn't as hard as I thought it might be. This time, I had the presence of mind to raid the freezer the night before, so that the meat would have time to thaw before I was going to cook it. Thawing in … Continue reading Pantry Project

Catching someone in a lie

by Karen, posted in (it's all about the) food, friends, Life in the cube

Have you ever caught a someone in a lie? When I use the term "lying", I'm not referring to "a song by an Australian band", or "a 2006 film", or even "a horizontal position" kinds of lying. Nope; I'm talking about the good ol' fashioned kind of lying: when someone tells you "a deliberate untruth". Recently this happened … Continue reading Catching someone in a lie

Put on a happy face

by Karen, posted in family

So, it's cold and dark outside most of the time now, with the (nearly daily) threat of snow looming large, and it can be hard to find your happy place. You may not even notice that you've lost it at first. Maybe a family member (read: husband) or a friend says, "Hey, what's up? You don't … Continue reading Put on a happy face

“You are my sunshine” (Grieving my dead relatives, continued)

by Karen, posted in family, good grief, health

So, it's that time of year again; when the anniversary of the day a relative died rolls around and you try to remember without being too sad. This is my mother. At the time this picture was taken, she was a sister, a daughter. At the time this picture was taken, she was not yet … Continue reading “You are my sunshine” (Grieving my dead relatives, continued)

Kennebunk Winterfest with tweens

by Karen, posted in (it's all about the) food, family, fitness, friends, local fun, restaurants, tweens

The Kennebunk 2011 Winterfest was yesterday in (you guessed it) Kennebunk, Maine. It was great that it wasn't February 25th, since we got (yet another unwelcome) snowstorm. It was fun, but would have been more so if it had been about 10 degrees warmer (I'm just sayin'). It kicked off with a pancake breakfast at … Continue reading Kennebunk Winterfest with tweens

Amy Wood at Kennebooks

by Karen, posted in books, education, local fun, writing

Amy Wood spoke at Kennebooks on Saturday, February 19. Her talk was part discussion and part reading (from her new book Life Your Way), followed by a question and answer period and then book signing. Despite it being the beginning of a school vacation week, the little upstairs room filled with people eager to hear Amy … Continue reading Amy Wood at Kennebooks

Gnomeo and Juliet: Vacation week with your tween

by Karen, posted in (it's all about the) food, family, local fun, movies, tweens

When it's winter and the "Can we go out and do something today?" questions are about to put you over the top, give in. I did; we headed out to the 2:45pm showing of Gnomeo and Juliet at the Wells Five Star Cinema. There has been a dearth of (good)  movies for kids lately, have you noticed? … Continue reading Gnomeo and Juliet: Vacation week with your tween

Cupcake Fetish Bakery Grand Opening!!

by Karen, posted in (it's all about the) food, baking, local fun, quest for the best

Amy and Jen have been selling cupcakes and other small baked goods for a while now at their new bakery: Cupcake Fetish Bakery at 883 Main Street in Sanford, but Saturday was a special day: the official Grand Opening celebration. They set up a three tiered table that was adorned with an assortment of mini … Continue reading Cupcake Fetish Bakery Grand Opening!!

WordPress Post a week challenge

by Karen, posted in writing

I’ve decided I want to blog more consistently. Rather than just thinking about doing it, I’m starting right now but having a "Goldilocks" moment... Issues: Once a day seemed like too much. I didn't want to set my self up to fail from the outset, after all. Once a week seemed like not enough. I'm already blogging … Continue reading WordPress Post a week challenge

Head underwater

by Karen, posted in family, friends, health

Well, it isn't really underwater, but it sure feels like it. I awoke last Friday with an odd feeling in my right ear. I mostly ignored it; I had plans to celebrate a friend's birthday and so was distracted by good company and good food.  The next day, I awoke to a completely blocked right … Continue reading Head underwater