Dorothy Willis joined November 2007

Senior Writer
Syndicated Writer
  • 241karticle reads
    Rank: 39
  • 358articles written
    Rank: 45
  • 6,132comments written
    Rank: 4
More Stats »
Dorothy Willis

About Dorothy »

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!
______________________________________________________________________________

The Shortlist »

  • 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

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

  • Ruth or Mays?

  • Unitas or Montana?

  • Pele or Maradona?

  • Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

to post this comment

Dorothy Willis said...

Delete

Once again, I appologise to my friends for being away, but my husband is in the hospital and I can not read anyone's work at this time. I love you all and miss you very much. See you when the crisis is over. Grandma Dee

3 days ago

James Ryan said...

Delete

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/293064-tito-ortiz-the-self-promoting-champion-of-guerrilla-marketing

Please let me know what you think.

James

3 days ago

Doctor Death said...

Delete

Enjoy when you get a chance! LOL!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/291056-breaking-news-again-lesnar-may-be-headed-for-ufc-

5 days ago

Doctor Death said...

Delete

I hope you and your family are doing better, Dee!

Read if you get a chance!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/290651-breaking-news-vera-robbed

6 days ago

James Ryan said...

Delete

Dee,

Please read the comments. I am declaring war! LOL :)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/289493-creature-vs-creature-are-we-really-doubting-the-natural

James

7 days ago

Doctor Death said...

Delete

I know you are going to love this one LOL!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286287-breaking-news-fedor-still-the-man

13 days ago

James Ryan said...

Delete

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

15 days ago

Kountry King said...

Delete

I'm sorry to hear that Grandma

You'll be in my prayers

God Bless

16 days ago

Kountry King said...

Delete

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.

17 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

Delete

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

17 days ago

Doctor Death said...

Delete

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...

17 days ago

Doctor Death said...

Delete

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!

17 days ago

Doctor Death said...

Delete

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

Glad to see you back!!!!!

Now let's kick some Brock lover asses!!!

17 days ago

Doctor Death said...

Delete

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/283839-breaking-news-brock-lesnar-planning-ufc-retirement

17 days ago

James Ryan said...

Delete

Are you coming back?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282921-lyota-the-dragon-machida-needs-surgery-putting-real-fans-to-the-test

19 days ago

View more »

Dorothy's Achievements & Awards »

  • Great Debate

    Great Debate: Platinum Medal

    Start Giving Rashad Evans Some Respect …

    Received 200 comments • May 16, 2009

  • Hot Read

    Hot Read: Platinum Medal

    Ryan Gracie, the "Bad Boy of Brazilian …

    Received 10,000 Reads • December 15, 2007

  • Great Debate

    Great Debate: Gold Medal

    Shane Carwin Urges "Bring Your Child to Work"

    Received 100 comments • October 02, 2009

  • Great Debate

    Great Debate: Gold Medal

    Now is the Time: Bring Back Kung Fu!

    Received 100 comments • September 07, 2009

  • Great Debate

    Great Debate: Gold Medal

    Who Thinks BJ Penn's Cardio Is Better T…

    Received 100 comments • August 31, 2009

  • Great Debate

    Great Debate: Gold Medal

    Could Brock Lesnar Possibly Defeat Fedo…

    Received 100 comments • July 29, 2009

  • Great Debate

    Great Debate: Gold Medal

    Death To The UFC! Down With MMA!

    Received 100 comments • July 15, 2009

  • Great Debate

    Great Debate: Gold Medal

    Georges St-Pierre Loves...

    Received 100 comments • June 25, 2009

  • Great Debate

    Great Debate: Gold Medal

    Will Dana White Wreck WEC?

    Received 100 comments • June 16, 2009

  • Great Debate

    Great Debate: Gold Medal

    Why Michael Vick Should Not Be Allowed …

    Received 100 comments • May 29, 2009

  • Great Debate

    Great Debate: Gold Medal

    Can the UFC Survive with Anderson Silva…

    Received 100 comments • May 24, 2009

  • Great Debate

    Great Debate: Gold Medal

    MMA Topics That Concern Grandma

    Received 100 comments • March 26, 2009

What's this? View more »

Dorothy's Communities »

Dorothy's Favorite Writers »

View more »



CBS Sports Official Partner
Certain photos copyright © 2009 by Getty Images.
Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Getty Images is strictly prohibited.