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.

The worst cell phone experience ever

by Karen, posted in family, Someone's gotta say it, tweens

The OffenderWhat's a mom to do? When you have the whole Christmas thing under control, all presents bought and (almost all) wrapped, you might be feeling a little cocky. The only thing that I had left to do was activate the cell phone that was the tween daughter's big gift this year. Imagine my surprise … Continue reading The worst cell phone experience ever

My Top 10 Alternative Christmas Playlist

by Karen, posted in Uncategorized

The Waitresses:  Christmas Wrapping The Killers: Don't Shoot Me Santa Adam Sandler: The Hanukkah Song Sarah Silverman: Give the Jew Girl Toys Bob Rivers: The 12 Pains of Christmas Bob and Doug: The 12 Days of Christmas Blink 182: Won't be Home for Christmas Ramones: Merry Christmas (I Don't Want to Fight Tonight) The Kinks: Father … Continue reading My Top 10 Alternative Christmas Playlist

The best yoga class ever!

by Karen, posted in (it's all about the) food, baking, fitness, friends, quest for the best, yoga

Last night was a special yoga class at Windsong Yoga Studio in South Berwick. My friend Kristen (right in the center) is the instructor, and she teaches nice blend of many different styles of yoga. She has studied with some of the top teachers in the United States,  including Doug Keller, Desiree Rumbaugh, Sianna Sherman, and Judith Lasater, … Continue reading The best yoga class ever!

Hello, last minute!

by Karen, posted in tweens

Okay, you (and you know who you all are)...it's time to get serious! There is less than a week left before Christmas, so it's time to get your butt in gear. Still need to get a few presents, but the thought of dodging all of those crazy people at the mall makes you feel faint? … Continue reading Hello, last minute!

Give yourself a break

by Karen, posted in family, friends, local fun, no fear

Is your birthday coming? Are you wondering what to get yourself for Christmas? Have a really good friend that  you want to appreciate? Stacey at Mainely You Massage  is there to help you. Never had a massage? Don't be scared. It will be both the fastest and the slowest hour you've ever experienced. You can just … Continue reading Give yourself a break

Car RIP; thanks VIP

by Karen, posted in Someone's gotta say it

RIP to my car, and thanks to VIP in Arundel for killing it on Monday, when I took it in to have the snow tires put on and for a simple oil change. I dropped it off in the morning for the service, then got the call from them a couple of hours later that it … Continue reading Car RIP; thanks VIP

The Chicken Whisperer

by Karen, posted in family, raising chickens

This morning, as I was rushing around the coop, trying to let the chickens out in their run, feed them, and give them a treat before I left for work, one of the smaller ones slipped past me and got out into the garage. I wasn't too concerned at first, hoping that she would hear … Continue reading The Chicken Whisperer

To frost or not to frost?

by Karen, posted in (it's all about the) food, baking, family, friends, tweens

My daughter and I were looking for something interesting to bake last weekend and came upon a recipe for blondies. Not just any blondies...pumpkin blondies. Now it's not often that we bake things that don't list chocolate as one of the top ingredients, but these looked and sounded so great that we decided to take the leap. … Continue reading To frost or not to frost?

Dinner, revised

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

As I was rushing to get out the door the other morning, trying to make it to the gym before my workday, I heard my daughter say to my husband, "What's for supper tonight?" He replied, "I don't know yet. What do you want to have?" I didn't hear the response, having made it outside … Continue reading Dinner, revised

Omelette Factory puts the “OM” in Omelet

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

Blueberry muffinWell, this picture may look familiar to some of you! My friend Susan and I went to the Omelette Factory on Rt 1 in Ogunquit recently. She had been there before but it was my first time. The menu does include things other than omelettes, as you can see! I ordered a spinach and … Continue reading Omelette Factory puts the “OM” in Omelet