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.

life’s too short…

by Karen, posted in books

to read bad books.  i loved the book Eat, Pray, Love by elizabeth gilbert (http://www.elizabethgilbert.com/eatpraylove.htm) and was every much looking forward to the release of her new book Committed. i waited for weeks on the library wait list for it and finally the day came! it had arrived! i picked it up right away and couldn't … Continue reading life’s too short…

Fisherman’s Catch strikes out

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

it so happened one evening that the rest of the household had other dinner plans so i was left to my own devices, with only myself to please in terms of what my meal would be. after some thought, i decided that fried whole clams and sweet potato fries was what i wanted, with a … Continue reading Fisherman’s Catch strikes out

hula hooping for beginners

by Karen, posted in family, fitness, health

after i wrote my prior post about hula hooping, i took things one step further and actually signed up for the WOCSD class, Hula Hooping for Beginners. it runs for 6 weeks on monday evenings and started may 17th. when i called to sign up they said it was a big class. it was; there were 17 … Continue reading hula hooping for beginners

plant the “dirty dozen”

by Karen, posted in (it's all about the) food, gardening, health

What is the dirty dozen? they are the most pesticide-ridden foods at the grocery store, according to an article in the Portland Press Herald 's food section last week. if you're a gardener, why not consider this a call to action? if you have been contemplating planting vegetables, maybe this article will give you the nudge … Continue reading plant the “dirty dozen”

summer wish list Top Ten

by Karen, posted in (it's all about the) food, books, family, fitness, gardening, health, restaurants, shopping, tweens

Remember every fall when your new teacher would ask you to write an essay on "what I did on my summer vacation"? and you could never think of a thing? Well, how about getting a jump on things this year by writing "what I am going to do on my summer vacation"! Inspired by Laura … Continue reading summer wish list Top Ten

hula hoops; not just for kids anymore

by Karen, posted in education, family, fitness, health, tweens

who knew? hula hooping is now being touted as a way to get aerobic exercise and stay fit, even to help aid weight loss efforts.  if you are thinking about trying it, you will find that there are options. the color, the size, the heft of the hoop...all can be predetermined by you, depending on your goals … Continue reading hula hoops; not just for kids anymore

women of note

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

my daughter and i went to see Women of Note in Kennebunk on Mother's Day, as we have for the past several years in a row. we appreciate that this free concert is given year after year, hosted by the Atria and open to the public. The concert lasts about an hour and there are hors … Continue reading women of note

Lilacs

by Karen, posted in family, gardening

my absolute favorite flowers are lilacs. i cannot pass by a lilac bush without admiring them, often audibly, to the subsequent annoyance of those around me forced to listen to my tributes over, and over, and over...in a prior residence, my husband planted a lilac garden and included one of every kind of lilac he … Continue reading Lilacs

10 tips for a working mother’s garden

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

10 things you will need to have a vegetable garden if you are a working mother: something to grow things in. now, it may be a patch of ground, a raised bed (if your lucky, your significant other will build it for you; i'm lucky), or even a half whiskey barrel or window box if … Continue reading 10 tips for a working mother’s garden

naming chickens

by Karen, posted in family, raising chickens

naming your chickens may start out innocently enough...you notice they have their own unique personalities, and you warm to them. for example, the first year we raised chickens, i had one hen that loved to dine in my herb garden, which was conveniently placed next to the coop. she quickly earned the name "Basil", followed by … Continue reading naming chickens