Dorothy Willis (Senior Writer)

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  • 129 articles written
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Dorothy's Bio

June 1968- graduated from Bradley University with a B.A. in Secondary (grades 6-12/H.S.) Education (majors Eng. & P.E.)

1969-1972- had two sons--Jim 4-16-1969 & Steven 5-4-1972. My biggest achievements in life.

1976- began teaching and also started taking classes in Registered Nursing

1980-graduated & began working as an RN in Mother/Baby Unit

1980-1989 worked in OB at 2 hospitals & cont'd substitute teaching

1989-1996-worked in Adolescent Psych as the 11-7 Charge nurse and developed the 11-7 protocols.

1993-My first grandchild was born on March 4 & he is now the oldest of my six grandchildren.

1996- Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (onset was actally 1965). Began working in Adult Psych

9-13-2001- resigned as 11-7 Charge RN on PSYCHIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT or PICU

4-6-2008-I have been married to my husband Mel for 40 years, after a 4 year engagement.
Ta da!!!

2008- I stay mostly in my house and read and write about MMA and keep in touch with friends.

Anyone who would like to converse in private with me: justdee1@comcast.net
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The Short List facts and information about Dorothy Willis

Favorite Athletes

GSP. Matt Serra, Randy Couture, Gina Carano

Favorite Sports Teams

Bradley University basketball, Chicago Blackhawks, Da Bears, Cubs

All Time Sports Moment

When GSP won the Welter Weight belt and brought his mother into the octagon

Most Memorable Game Attended

Richwoods High School Championship game at Northwestern

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  1. by Zander
    about 1 hour ago

    Hey Dorothy,

    You can reach me by email at zander@bleacherreport.com

    I sent an email yesterday to justdee1@comcast.net. Is this the email address you check most often?

    Look forward to chatting, as always Dorothy...

    Zander

  2. by Saraswathi
    about 2 hours ago

    Hello Dorothy,

    Congratulations on becoming a Community Leader. I am so proud of your achievement. You totally are an amazing writer.

    Kudos to you.

    Best Wishes,
    Sarah

  3. by Blaine
    about 5 hours ago

    Ok, your awesome. I am suprised to find out how much of a GSP fan you are. That is great!! Watch for total domination in the comming years

  4. by Zander
    1 day ago

    Of course Dorothy, you deserve it!

    I'll be sending you some materials via email in the next few days to give you some tips in keeping the momentum in the MMA Community moving forward...

    Thanks as always,
    Zander

  5. by Zander
    2 days ago

    Hey Dorothy,

    Just to clarify: you would assume the role ALONGSIDE Jon. The two of you would be Co-Community Leaders.

    Jon and I actually came up with the idea together, so I know he'd love to have you. And don't worry so much about people not agreeing with you! Every professional writer in the world has their critics =)

    In terms of "cheating": you have every right to explore other possibilities on the internet Dorothy. I happen to think Bleacher Report offers infinitely more benefits to writers such as yourself than YardBarker, but that's a decision you'll have to make for yourself.

    Don't forget that you can always use Bleacher Report AND Yardbarker—or any other site for that matter. We don't have exclusive rights on you, LOL.

    That said, we adore you over here and would be very jealous if Yardbarker stole away too much of your attention!

    Think over the Co Community Leader position some more and let me know if you still feel the same way. Thanks as always!

    Zander

  6. by Zander
    2 days ago

    Hey Dorothy,

    Just wrote an important email—take a look when you get a chance!

    Zander

  7. by Adam
    2 days ago

    Hey thanx for reading my first article I was a little iffy on writing it at all. It not really my thing be I had a great time write it. i was looking for some advice sense you the top dog on BR.

  8. by Lisa
    7 days ago

    Thanks for the love, Dorothy!

  9. by david
    7 days ago

    hahahah no in the way the author and the style the story was written it remindes me of your writing.

  10. by Brian
    7 days ago

    hey, thanks for the POD vote Dorothy....just want to say I love all of your insightful input, we need more women on the site!

  11. by Zander
    7 days ago

    By the way: 999 comments posted? You are awesome!

  12. by Zander
    7 days ago

    Hey Dorothy,

    Yea, we were having some troubles with the site last night. I'm really sorry you lost your work! Save it as you write on a Word doc if you can...

    Apologies for the inconvenience—thanks as always for all of your excellent work Dorothy.

    Zander

  13. by david
    7 days ago

    No problem... I like to read yor stuff. You should check out the piece on Roy (big country) Nelson at Sherdog.com. I think you could write a good article on him, the man just does not fit the mold and loves it.
    Keep up the good work.
    David Wills

  14. by L.J.
    10 days ago

    was there money involved? i tried yardbarker but the whole site was unattractive to me...just the web-style, not the content.

    i think B/R is prettier to look at.

  15. by L.J.
    10 days ago

    who? who? i'm still sleepy and can't guess. who?