Stepping In It

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On storage, grief, and the things we never get closure on
Apr 7 • Karen Doak

March 2026

Thanks for the feedback, Cindi
I like to say feedback is a gift, but not this time.
Mar 31 • Karen Doak
The corned beef stops here
Honoring a tradition you’ve never liked
Mar 17 • Karen Doak
I quit therapy over this
Being the most spoiled doesn’t make you the golden child
Mar 10 • Karen Doak
Yes, you are the asshole
Defensible and accountable are not the same thing
Mar 3 • Karen Doak

February 2026

My substitute for a baby hates being held
We’re both playing roles we didn’t plan on
Feb 24 • Karen Doak
A love letter to chocolate (and knowing what you want)
I am not a bakery taking specialty orders
Feb 17 • Karen Doak
Does your “friend” actually like you?
If you have to ask, you probably already know the answer
Feb 10 • Karen Doak
Quad Gods and Comeback Kids
An overly enthusiastic and not-at-all comprehensive Olympic Figure Skating primer
Feb 3 • Karen Doak

January 2026

January 2026 Bright Spots
When you’re looking for distractions and/or good things to make it through the loooooong winter season
Jan 27 • Karen Doak
“I can’t believe these dogs speak French!”
A meditation on late arrival
Jan 20 • Karen Doak
You’re not disorganized, you’re doing the wrong job
Why new managers fail at tracking everything (and what to do instead)
Jan 16 • Karen Doak
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