C. Ratched, MSN, RN
banner
cratchedrn.bsky.social
C. Ratched, MSN, RN
@cratchedrn.bsky.social
Blue Dot in AL! NB (they/she), Queer, NB, liberal Democrat, atheist, RN, parent, cat person, owned by a Great Dane. Not a “nice person.” High Priestess of Church of Petty.
stupid tree would be so hard.

I’m listening to her favourite Christmas music and crying my eyes out.
November 16, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Between the spinal stenosis and arthritic knees I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to run/jog. I hate that people see walking as a lesser activity.
November 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
George and Tina!!
November 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I try not to add too much sweet stuff to the already sweet potatoes and just have the sweetness in the top glaze so it’s not too sweet. But yeah … it’s like sweet potato pie and pecan pie had a baby. 😂
November 16, 2025 at 2:43 PM
maple syrup and bourbon and cook the pecans in the mixture for a few minutes. I spread the sweet potatoes in a casserole dish, top it with the pecan mixture and bake it until it’s heated through. It’s almost a dessert but it’s yummy. 🤣
November 16, 2025 at 2:35 PM
I learned the basic recipe when I worked as a cook at Cracker Barrel a few decades ago but I’ve changed it a lot over the years.

The mashed sweet potatoes have some butter and orange juice concentrate in them. I add a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg. Then I melt butter and brown sugar add a splash of
November 16, 2025 at 2:35 PM
There are a lot of people who cannot run. The fact that my back and knees can’t handle running doesn’t/shouldn’t diminish my effort.
November 16, 2025 at 2:24 PM
4 and 7. But i make my sweet potato casserole with a topping made with brown sugar, butter, bourbon, and pecans instead of marshmallows.
November 15, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I agree!! Especially since the road I walked has some small/short but still steepish inclines. 🤣
November 15, 2025 at 9:20 PM
You sound a little crazy. 🤪
November 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Ummmm … that sounds horrible. 🤣🤣🤣
November 15, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Oops. Did my math wrong. I’m 19 years older than him. Still … I’m old enough to be his mom. 😂
November 15, 2025 at 4:41 PM
2 years ago I would have said 3.1 miles is impossible. It would’ve been like saying I was going to walk to the moon.
November 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Awesome!!
November 15, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I always assign someone to be in charge. 🤣
November 15, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Thanks!😊
November 15, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I’m 56 and a few months. 😁
November 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I did take a pause about halfway through to say good morning to these beauties!
November 15, 2025 at 4:06 PM