Each Thanksgiving, I take inventory of the things I am grateful for. While I am never more or less appreciative, one year to the next, there are… Read more “Crazy grateful”
Author: kmcgomez
Karen Mickley-Gomez is an RN, Registered Yoga Teacher, Francophile, horse lover and Cocker Spaniel rescue advocate. She works as a hospice nurse, and lives in Easton, Connecticut with her husband Jeff, stepdaughter Lilia, son Timotéo, and an ever-evolving group of adopted and foster dogs.
Eviction Notice
Removal of object unknown from privately owned liver. NOTICE TO QUIT Under instructions from the owner, Lilia Gomez, the mass situated at the left lower lobe of her liver… Read more “Eviction Notice”
Where does the time go?!
I never wanted to help raise someone else’s kid. Quite the opposite, really. Although I’ve always been fond of children, and have the most awesome nieces… Read more “Where does the time go?!”
I could get used to this
If someone told me 20 years ago that in 2016 I’d be working as a nurse and happily living 25 miles from the town where I grew… Read more “I could get used to this”
Living out loud
Some years ago, I was on the phone with my friend Joanna from Philly. As she filled me in on goings on at her office, in the background… Read more “Living out loud”
Missing: One Toddler
Name: Timotéo Nicolas Gomez Age: 2 years Eyes: Brown Hair: Brown Clothing: Hanna Andersson top, navy (or likely, no) pants Last seen smiling in April 2016.… Read more “Missing: One Toddler”
Mommy is a big sh*t!
I say a lot of stupid shit. This isn’t news to me, I spend every day with myself. Historically, most of my profane rants have been limited… Read more “Mommy is a big sh*t!”
Mother (hardly) knows best….
Over the past decade, I have worked hard to become a good nurse. Initially quite cautious, over the years I have developed confidence in my abilities, and now pride… Read more “Mother (hardly) knows best….”
Modern Family
Midway through the second trimester of my pregnancy, we went on a family trip to Philadelphia. While it may not sound as glorious as a tropical vacation,… Read more “Modern Family”
A Baby Story
I was not one of those “glowing” pregnant women. Not even close. The only potential for glowing would have had to come from the millions of highly combustible particles… Read more “A Baby Story”
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