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in Writing & Blogging &middot June 10, 2014

40 Blog Post Ideas

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in Writing & Blogging &middot June 10, 2014

40 Blog Post Ideas

We've all been there - you sit down to blog, but can't think of anything to write. On the days when you don't know what to blog about, use of these ideas. (Pssst - pin this ... Read the Post...

in Lifestyle &middot June 9, 2014

What I’m Loving

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in Lifestyle &middot June 9, 2014

What I’m Loving

Thought I would start the week off on a positive note with 5 things that I'm loving. Don't forget to enter my birthday giveaway - it's open until Wednesday at 11:59 ... Read the Post...

Text reads: Buy my ebook for chronic health bloggers, worth $140, but buy for $10! There is also an image of the ebook cover. The ebook is named "Take Your Blog (And Income!) To The Next Level: Resources for Chronic Health Bloggers".
in Writing & Blogging &middot June 8, 2014

Self-Publishing Sunday {Week 9}: Reviews

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in Writing & Blogging &middot June 8, 2014

Self-Publishing Sunday {Week 9}: Reviews

It's Self-Publishing Sunday time, and this week we're talking book reviews. This post should be a bit shorter than some of the others. Also, I'm starting to compile questions ... Read the Post...

in Health &middot June 3, 2014

So Someone You Know Was Diagnosed with Arthritis

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in Health &middot June 3, 2014

So Someone You Know Was Diagnosed with Arthritis

Let's say that you are one of the 4 in 5 Americans who don't have arthritis, but because that statistic is so high you're most likely going to know someone (other than me and ... Read the Post...

How To Pack for a Long Trip
in Lifestyle &middot June 2, 2014

How to Pack for a Summer Trip

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in Lifestyle &middot June 2, 2014

How to Pack for a Summer Trip

How To Pack for a Long Trip

If you follow me on Twitter, you know that I'm heading up to New England on Wednesday. I'm going to be in Boston and Maine (the Portland and Bangor areas), and will be up ... Read the Post...

in Writing & Blogging &middot June 1, 2014

Self-Publishing Sunday {Week 8}: Virtual Book Tour

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in Writing & Blogging &middot June 1, 2014

Self-Publishing Sunday {Week 8}: Virtual Book Tour

Welcome back to Self-Publishing Sunday after a couple of weeks off! First I dislocated my knee, then it was Memorial Day Weekend, so here we are three weeks after the last ... Read the Post...

in Lifestyle &middot May 21, 2014

Mary Kay Makeup Review

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in Lifestyle &middot May 21, 2014

Mary Kay Makeup Review

I'm doing something a little different today and talking about beauty products!   Disclaimer: I received these products through Influenster to review. All opinions ... Read the Post...

in Writing & Blogging &middot May 11, 2014

Self-Publishing Sunday {Week 7}: Social Media and Promoting

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in Writing & Blogging &middot May 11, 2014

Self-Publishing Sunday {Week 7}: Social Media and Promoting

One of the biggest tools we have with self-publishing now is the ability to promote our writing with social media. Today I'm going to talk about the different types of social ... Read the Post...

Erin Condren Review
in Lifestyle &middot May 5, 2014

Erin Condren End-of-the-Year Review

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in Lifestyle &middot May 5, 2014

Erin Condren End-of-the-Year Review

Erin Condren Review

About a year ago, I ordered my very first Erin Condren teacher lesson planner after years of drooling over Erin Condren life planners. I posted a review of it when I first got ... Read the Post...

in Writing & Blogging &middot May 4, 2014

Self-Publishing Sunday {Week 6}: Promoting

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in Writing & Blogging &middot May 4, 2014

Self-Publishing Sunday {Week 6}: Promoting

I'm back! On top of my crazy schedule the past few weeks, my Internet stopped working on Thursday, so I'm currently at Starbucks writing blog posts like this special one. ... Read the Post...

in Writing & Blogging &middot April 27, 2014

Self-Publishing Sunday {Week 5}: Q&A 1

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in Writing & Blogging &middot April 27, 2014

Self-Publishing Sunday {Week 5}: Q&A 1

Welcome back to Self-Publishing Sunday! I asked you to give me your questions for today's post. Facts & Myths / Companies / Costs & Earnings / ... Read the Post...

in Lifestyle &middot April 22, 2014

Homemade Chocolate Frosting Recipe

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in Lifestyle &middot April 22, 2014

Homemade Chocolate Frosting Recipe

I've done my fair share of baking over the years, and homemade frosting was one of the first recipes that I was able to made a good version of and memorize. But I was thrown ... Read the Post...

in Writing & Blogging &middot April 20, 2014

Self-Publishing Sunday {Week 4}: Branding

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in Writing & Blogging &middot April 20, 2014

Self-Publishing Sunday {Week 4}: Branding

Welcome back to Self-Publishing Sunday! I know that it’s Easter, so a very happy Easter to all of you celebrating. Since so many people out there don’t celebrate, though, I ... Read the Post...

in Writing & Blogging &middot April 13, 2014

Self-Publishing Sunday {Week 3}: The Money Post

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in Writing & Blogging &middot April 13, 2014

Self-Publishing Sunday {Week 3}: The Money Post

Welcome back for the 3rd post in the Self-Publishing Sunday series! Our topic today will be costs and earnings, also cleverly titled The Money Post. Because I'm original ... Read the Post...

in Health &middot April 8, 2014

Chronic Illness Hero: Emmie of Illness to Wellness

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in Health &middot April 8, 2014

Chronic Illness Hero: Emmie of Illness to Wellness

I have been very blessed in my life and have been able to come across some truly wonderful people. I knew very few people in high school who were dealing with a chronic ... Read the Post...

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This is the face of coronary artery disease⁣ ⁣ Yup This is the face of coronary artery disease⁣
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Yup, I have heart disease. ⁣
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I've mentioned this in bits and pieces over the last year, but in 2025, I was diagnosed with coronary artery disease.To be clear, I have basically the lowest amount of artery calcification possible to still have heart disease, but I still have it. ⁣
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Coronary artery disease is a complication of rheumatoid arthritis, as cholesterol can be increased by inflammation. As I hung around the border of coronary artery disease, I got COVID. ⁣
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💐 Week 8 of 2026 Weekly 💐 1️⃣ When you’ve got to 💐 Week 8 of 2026 Weekly 💐

1️⃣ When you’ve got to do IVIG but also empty the dishwasher (aka chronic illness in a nutsehll)
2️⃣ In progress 
3️⃣ New glasses!

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1️⃣ Kate takes a mirror selfie. She has a small black bag over her shoulder connected to tubes that go under her shirt. She’s a white woman with auburn hair wearing pink glasses, a Geaghan’s Pub & Brewery sweatshirt, and sweatpants. 
2️⃣ An in-progress embroidery project of flowers. 
3️⃣ Kate takes a selfie. She’s wearing a blue and white striped rugby shirt with white writing that reads "University of Maine" and green glasses. 

#IVIG #ChronicallyIll #SjogrensSyndrome #Sjogrens #PunchNeedle
“Why don’t you take having 10+ chronic illnesses m “Why don’t you take having 10+ chronic illnesses more seriously”Because I have a ridiculous number of illnesses. Anything over 7 feels made up. Like, obviously it’s not, but I’m up to 10. That’s a ridiculous number.⁣
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View from this weekend as I worked on my next blog View from this weekend as I worked on my next blog post! I’ve posted 3 so far in 2026, including a fibromyalgia FAQ, so go to the blog to read them. Click the link in my bio or go to katethealmostgreat.com 

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👓 Week 7 of 2026 Weekly 👓 1️⃣ IVIG 2️⃣ Annual ey 👓 Week 7 of 2026 Weekly 👓

1️⃣ IVIG 
2️⃣ Annual eye doc appointment! New glasses coming soon, but eye health (especially Sjögren’s) looked good
3️⃣ Needing lots of blood work means more kindle time while waiting 
4️⃣ Getting ready to start my next punch needle project 👀

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2️⃣ Kate takes a selfie. She’s a redheaded white woman wearing a green scarf, beige mask, and pink glasses.
3️⃣ Looking at Kate’s lap. Her Kindle is on her coat on her lap. Her pink cane is in front of her legs. 
4️⃣ The start of an embroidery project, with a printed (but not started) frame, box with the finished project shown, and 2 open packets with instructions. 

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