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On storage, grief, and the things we never get closure on
Apr 7
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Karen Doak
8
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March 2026
Thanks for the feedback, Cindi
I like to say feedback is a gift, but not this time.
Mar 31
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Karen Doak
20
12
1
The corned beef stops here
Honoring a tradition you’ve never liked
Mar 17
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Karen Doak
4
1
I quit therapy over this
Being the most spoiled doesn’t make you the golden child
Mar 10
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Karen Doak
3
1
Yes, you are the asshole
Defensible and accountable are not the same thing
Mar 3
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Karen Doak
183
30
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February 2026
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
8
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
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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
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
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