I’m Karen Perry and I live in sunny Arizona with my husband, two kids, two dogs and three cats.
I’m a survivor, a mom and a wife. I’m an entrepreneur, a writer and a cautious adventurer. I’m an Arizona native, a fantastic cook and always willing to go deep. I’m an apostrophe.
I’m an apostrophe.
I’m just a symbol to remind you that there’s more to see.
– Imagine Dragons
Contact me at itsnaturekarenblog@gmail.com.

52 responses to “About Me”
Thank you so much for your honesty and your words. It’s so refreshing to read. You my friend are what is inspiration. I look forward to reading your blog. I too am recovering from abuse and addiction.
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[…] kissing the minivan by Karen at Mended […]
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I think it’s awesome to see someone of faith being a light to people by sharing their testimony. I’m young and certainly don’t know all there is to know about life, but with the little bit that I’ve gone through I know it isn’t easy. I’m really looking forward to reading new posts you put up and seeing where your life/adventure takes you! And know that you are an inspiration. I feel like God would want you to understand that if you don’t already.
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Thank you so much Victor. Thanks for stopping by!
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Hi Karen, I’m a fairly new blogger, looking for like-minded bloggers to follow. Did a search for Brené Brown Followers and one of your posts came up. Looking forward to reading more of your story!
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Hi Jackie! I’m a huge fan of Brene Brown too. I’m looking forward to checking out your blog. Thanks for stopping by!
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[…] time I read something by Karen at Mended Musings, I want to hug her. She is honest and brave, and she knows how to celebrate the […]
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Hi Karen,
I’m new here to the blogging world and I’m trying to find blogs to follow so I’m stalking bloggers I love to see who follows them!
I found you stalking MamaMick’s blog!
I look forward to connecting and getting your post in my reader!!
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I just read one of your posts and it brought tears to my eyes! So glad to meet you!
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Glad to meet you too!!!
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Yes
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[…] huge and humble thank you to Karen at Mended Musings for inviting me to be a part of the […]
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“in recovery from all that numbs.”
I hear you, gentle sis.
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Thank you Lucas.
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Love your posts,trying to keep the plug in the jug thanks for all your honesty it makes me giggle
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Thank you and good luck! One day at a time. 🙂
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Hi just wanted you to know that I am new to WordPress, and you are my mentor. I love your blog. Thank you for being a great muse. I am still working on my site, and will undoubtedly find other blogs that are awesome. But yours is the first one. Here is my blog site http://kyrahunt.wordpress.com.
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Thank you Kyra! I can’t wait to see what you do with it. 🙂
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Hiya! It’s me, Mother Hen… just letting you know I have nominated you for a string of 3 awards (you may already have some of them, I don’t know) – feel free to accept any or all of them (or not) – it’s up to you, really. I have included links to your blog from my post in any case. I totally understand if you are too busy/overwhelmed/bored/can’t be bothered to share the love forward, but I figure cross-promotion and the possibility of new traffic to your site can’t be a bad thing in any case. But if you don’t want to, that’s perfectly fine… no offense taken, and I surely hope none given!
Here’s the link… have fun! http://motherhendiaries.wordpress.com/2014/04/22/you-mean-people-actually-read-this-stuff/
Mother Hen
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Thank you so much! I’m honored!
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Hi Karen! You were the 500 Like on my Sober Courage page! Woot Woot! Thank you so much for all the support, all the great comments, and your amazing insights! HUGS!
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Oh Maggie, you’re welcome! I love what you do on your blog! Hugs to you too. 🙂
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I stumbled here by chance, I’d say the picture got my attention.I love your blog already, following!
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Thank you Judith7906!
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Looking forward to reading more, I’m a Jesus follower too… 🙂
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Thank you!
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You got it. 🙂
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Hi! Thanks so much for the follow on my blog, Crazy Good Parent. So glad I came to check out yours. You had me with slicing open Barbie’s and Ken’s mouths so they could French kiss. I hope you’ll consider sharing your crazy with us over at CGP. I’m planning a special series in December for coping with and thinking about the holidays and it would be great to have a contribution about God. I will likely write about being a family of Buddhist/Jewish/Atheists at “the most wonderful time of the year.”
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I’d love to share my crazy! I really love what you’re doing over there. Thanks for your kind words!
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Cool. Let’s figure it out. You can message me through CGP
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Will do!
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I just nominated you for a Liebster. Thanks for being awesome! 🙂 You can view it here: http://lazyhippiemama.com/2013/08/27/hippies-in-the-kitchen-with-recipes-and-two-liebsters/
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Whoo-hoo! Thank you Elizabeth!
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Karen, you are delightful, caring, mindful mama! I’m thrilled to be here and witness your journey! So much love to you! Thanks for sharing so authentically and honestly. Blessings, Lisa http://www.barefootbarn.com
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I love your blog too, Lisa! It brings me joy everytime I read it.
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Makes my heart smile, Karen!
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What a warm welcome! I look forward to visiting often. Thanks for being here.
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Thank you Marie!
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What a wonderful blog, glad I found you. 🙂 Following you now from http://www.dancinmoma.wordpress.com. I am a dance teacher and mom of three who likes to inspire others about the “Dance of Life.” 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by! I’m looking forward to reading more of your posts!
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Thank YOU! 🙂 I look forward to your posts as well.
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I can’t begin to thank you enough for stopping over and following my humble blog-o-thing! I wish you the very best, be inspired and please take care.
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You’re very welcome and thank you for your kind words!
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Lovely blog! Thanks for checking out mine and leading me here.–Susan
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Thank you Susan! I look forward to digging deeper into yours!
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I absolutely love your banner picture (is that the right term?) at the top of your blog!
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Thank you! It makes me smile too. 🙂
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Excellent – what a great service.
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Thank you very much!
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Very nice!
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Thank you! I hope you’ll come back and visit often.
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