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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--send me your phone number and when to call, and as long as you live in the United States or Canada, my husband says I have his permission to call you back. Yes, Mel is a doll!
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Dorothy's Recent Articles

WEC 43 Saw Henderson Win By A 47-48 Decision

Published 28 days ago
110 reads 16 comments

STUDIO CITY, CA - MAY 19: MMA fighters Jake Shields (L) and Nick Diaz attend CBS's 'Elite XC Saturday Night Fights' Press Conference at CBS Radford Studios on May 19, 2008 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images)

I Hope That Jake Shields Gives Mayhem Miller an Attitude Adjustment

Published 28 days ago
406 reads 57 comments

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 07: UFC Fighter BJ Penn arrives at the 1st Annual Epiphone Revolver Golden Gods Awards at the Club Nokia on April 7, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

BJ Penn, Grandma Dee Thanks You!

Published 29 days ago
372 reads 58 comments

Can Tito Ortiz Make Forrest Run?

Published 29 days ago
407 reads 2 comments

See 353 more of Dorothy's articles »

Dorothy Writes About

MMA (328),
Opinion (212),
UFC (151),
Fighting (87),
Georges St. Pierre (74),
Dana White (67),
BJ Penn (49),
Satire (45)

Doctor Death responded to a comment on BREAKING NEWS: BROCK LESNAR PLANNING UFC RETIREMENT?
Dorothy Willis has picked BREAKING NEWS: BROCK LESNAR PLANNING UFC RETIREMENT? as a favorite article
Marco Yanitelli responded to a comment on After Carwin, Who’s Next For Brock?
Dorothy Willis commented on Women's MMA: It's Here To Stay.
Dorothy Willis has picked Frank Mir: "Vengeance On Brock Lesnar Keeps Me Up at Night" as a favorite article
Dorothy Willis has picked The Glory Days of Wrestling: The True 1980s Golden Age as a favorite article

The Short List What Dorothy thinks about sport's most pressing questions

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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by Doctor
about 9 hours ago

I know you are going to love this one LOL!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286287-breaking-news-fedor-still-the-man
by James
1 day ago

Hi Dorothy,

This one's a bit edgier LOL :)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285312-creature-vs-creature-pathetic-tito-begs-the-iceman-for-a-third-beatdown

Please feel free to leave a comment and let me know who you think would win the fight.

Cheers
James
by Kountry
3 days ago

I'm sorry to hear that Grandma

You'll be in my prayers

God Bless
by Kountry
3 days ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284096-fedor-vs-rogers-give-a-mouse-a-cookie-hell-ask-for-a-glass-of-milk?just_published=1

Please tell me what you think, thanks friend.
by Robert
3 days ago

Hello Buddy, I would like you to take a look at this important article. it will most likely be my last on bleacher report. Feel free to pass it around. God Bless and thank you.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/283900-you-are-not-a-unique-snowflake
by Doctor
4 days ago

I got almost 600 reads in 2 hours...and they still won't post my article on the main page...what is that about, Dee? Talk about biased journalism...
by Doctor
4 days ago

Sorry to hear that Dee...if you need some good entertainment, watch me toy with these Brock-loving morons that have taken over this site! LOL!
by Doctor
4 days ago

Save me Dee...the Brock lover's are all after me!!!!!!!!

Glad to see you back!!!!!

Now let's kick some Brock lover asses!!!
by Doctor
4 days ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/283839-breaking-news-brock-lesnar-planning-ufc-retirement
by James
5 days ago

Are you coming back?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282921-lyota-the-dragon-machida-needs-surgery-putting-real-fans-to-the-test
by The Truth
8 days ago

Hey DEE hope all is well with you and yours take care,you're in our prayers
by Dorothy
9 days ago

Flood warnings in Peoria and the creek's sure rising fast at our place. Great, just in time for Halloween! Mel is still having more tests and all results are not in, so I am still too preoccupied to write or read anything about MMA. Sorry--priorities and all.
by Dorothy
11 days ago

Fans and friends, My husband/caretaker is having health issues, so I will not be writing or reading anything on B/R. Sorry! I hope to be back some day, God willing and the creeks don't rise.
Love, Grandma Dee
by Doctor
11 days ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279871-brock-lesnar-falls-prey-to-rare-illness

Enjoy!
by The Truth
12 days ago

hey Dee if you want the truth about Saturday nights main event... http://bleacherreport.com/articles/278837-could-kryptonite-stop-superman-not-in-the-judges-eyes...thanks

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WEC 43 Saw Henderson Win By A 47-48 Decision

I Hope That Jake Shields Gives Mayhem Miller an Attitude Adjustment

BJ Penn, Grandma Dee Thanks You!

Can Tito Ortiz Make Forrest Run?

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