Born in Texas, raised in Alaska and Hawaii and then back to Texas, I am a computer geek -turned – nurse in my 50’s living in the Dallas-Fort Worth area (Texas, USA) at this writing. After being diagnosed with an autoimmune arthritis disorder (and some other disabling conditions,) I had to leave bedside nursing. I now work in a healthcare IT position, and have a Master’s degree in Healthcare Informatics. I’m married to the most awesome guy and we live with our three demanding cats. I acquired four bonus kids when I married my guy, and along with my daughter from my first marriage, they’re all pretty awesome, as are their partners. We were blessed with the most gorgeous grandkid in 2023 (until the next one comes, then they’ll have to share the title).
When I’m not generating a 2nd bout of carpal tunnel syndrome on the computer and actually find myself with a free minute, I am reading, knitting, crocheting, spinning, beading, baking, or generally being lazy. The Mister and I also participate in medieval re-enactment, which is a lot of fun, and I get to nerd out with other crafty folks. I consider myself a Unitarian Universalist though I don’t currently have a home congregation. UUs pretty much accept everyone for who they are, what they believe, and frankly we don’t concern ourselves with things like who someone else chooses to love.
The topics you’ll see on this blog range from my life with disability and weight loss surgery to parenting funnies to stories about being a nurse to crafting and geekery and anything else that strikes my fancy.
(Last Updated November 20, 2024)