Archive - I'll Go First

Wile E. Karen, Spatial Genius

In which I learn that I lost and then rediscovered a curious skill.

May 5 • Karen Lunde

Finding Your Matzo Ball Soup | Writing Prompt #15

Sometimes silence is the sound of being known

May 1 • Karen Lunde

April 2026

I Stood Accused of Assault with a Deadly Pillow

The path toward ending my marriage... and ditching my 30-year-old pillow

Apr 29 • Karen Lunde

When Quiet Was Enough

Has digital life fractured the gift of boredom?

Apr 24 • Karen Lunde

Becoming a Homeowner on $2800 and a Dream

The story of finding and buying the home I'm desperately trying to keep

Apr 21 • Karen Lunde

Stop Chasing Perfection | Writing Prompt #13

Don’t let the quest for perfection stop you from seeing the beauty in the imperfect

Apr 17 • Karen Lunde

My Life as a Series of Dogs

The ones who raised me, stayed with me, and waited for me

Apr 14 • Karen Lunde

Writing Prompt #12: Looking for Glimmers

When it's dark, look for something that shines

Apr 10 • Karen Lunde

It's My Birthday, and Would You Please Support Artists?

It's my one simple request — find and fund an artist

Apr 6 • Karen Lunde

Writing Prompt #11: Growth Is a Living Process

You can either run from the past, or learn from it.

Apr 3 • Karen Lunde

March 2026

A Rebrand and a Whoops

A quick note to my gentle readers

Mar 31 • Karen Lunde

Enabler to Embers

My mom's fiery farewell

Mar 31 • Karen Lunde

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