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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
7
2
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
7
4
1
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
9
2
1
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
5
10
2
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
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Karen Doak
6
“I can’t believe these dogs speak French!”
A meditation on late arrival
Jan 20
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Karen Doak
6
1
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
5
A performance review survival guide for all seasons
Self-reflecting on self-reflections
Jan 13
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Karen Doak
7
2
What’s a Do-er to do?
When the stakes are higher than being trapped at the Springfield Mall in 1998
Jan 6
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Karen Doak
6
1
December 2025
Repeat problems
A field guide to Energy Vampires
Dec 30, 2025
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Karen Doak
8
2
2
The trade-offs of a teenage Christmas
What I’m missing, what I’m grateful I skipped, and what I’m building instead
Dec 9, 2025
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Karen Doak
8
2
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
3
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