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KK’s Candor
For encouragement and reality

KK’s Candor was launched in 2009. Karen’s posts are slice-of-life observations about life.

  • Character-building workout
    As you consider your physical workouts in 2026, consider adding a character-building workout. Sometimes, it takes a storm or struggle in life to build our character muscle. Whether we handle the struggle with grace and wisdom, or we fuss and … Continue reading →
  • The week between
    Did I mention the Christmas cookies? They aren't that big, so eating three with each lap of the kitchen is like eating one, right? Can I count that lap as exercise? Continue reading →
  • Tis the season
    Tis the season for raw emotion. This year, we unexpectedly lost a member of our family. We added another empty chair to the table. This loss brings a heightened awareness to the other empty chairs at the table this year. … Continue reading →
  • Can’t never did anything
    Can’t never did anything. Those words are etched in my DNA. When I was young, if a task or assignment was difficult, I would whine to my mother, “I can’t.” Without fail, she would say to me, “Can’t never did … Continue reading →
  • Daylight Saved
    That’s like saying, I’d like a bigger house, so let’s change the numbers on the tape measure. Continue reading →