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My substitute for a baby hates being held
We’re both playing roles we didn’t plan on
Feb 24
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Karen Doak
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A love letter to chocolate (and knowing what you want)
I am not a bakery taking specialty orders
Feb 17
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Karen Doak
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Does your “friend” actually like you?
If you have to ask, you probably already know the answer
Feb 10
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Karen Doak
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Quad Gods and Comeback Kids
An overly enthusiastic and not-at-all comprehensive Olympic Figure Skating primer
Feb 3
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Karen Doak
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January 2026 Bright Spots
When you’re looking for distractions and/or good things to make it through the loooooong winter season
Jan 27
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Karen Doak
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Mess of the Moment
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You’re not disorganized, you’re doing the wrong job
Why new managers fail at tracking everything (and what to do instead)
Jan 16
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Karen Doak
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Should she move cities for her long-distance boyfriend?
How to decide when moving for someone is worth it
Dec 4, 2025
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Karen Doak
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The vasectomy in the room
A 29-year-old asks about starting a family with a man who's already finished his
Nov 20, 2025
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Karen Doak
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“I can’t believe these dogs speak French!”
A meditation on late arrival
Jan 20
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Karen Doak
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You’re not disorganized, you’re doing the wrong job
Why new managers fail at tracking everything (and what to do instead)
Jan 16
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Karen Doak
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A performance review survival guide for all seasons
Self-reflecting on self-reflections
Jan 13
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Karen Doak
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Stepping In It
Managing chaos you didn’t create — blended families, workplace dysfunction, family logistics. Often wry, often right.
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