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LIFE + STYLE

You want opinions? Karin has lots of them. These posts focus on the life, style, and political realities of this Generation Jones woman-loving-woman lesbian.

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Old Friends Having Coffee and Talking about Books

Karin Kallmaker 08/02/2026 Events and Appearances, LIFE + STYLE 4 Comments

Coffee Talk and Conference Details, and why Sandra Boynton remains delightful.

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The Profundity of Cheeze Doodlez

Karin Kallmaker 01/20/2026 Cheers & Chocolate, LIFE + STYLE 0 Comments

The Profundity of Cheeze Doodlez. There’s a metaphor in here somewhere.

just for funWriter Self-Care
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Bunny Screaming – Thoughts I Am Finding Comforting

Karin Kallmaker 05/25/2025 LIFE + STYLE 6 Comments

Sometimes you have to grab your bunny and scream, “There are four lights!” Yes, that’s mixed fandoms and I don’t care.

#mylesbianfreespeechWriter Self-Care
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The Difference Between Hacking and Spoofing on Facebook and Dealing with Both

Karin Kallmaker 02/04/2025 LIFE + STYLE 16 Comments

Hacking means your Facebook security is at risk. Spoofing means someone is pretending to be you – your friends are at risk. Here’s how to deal with both. Ad free site.

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Infomercials and Act Now Sites, Fraud, and Your Credit Card – Be Cautious!

Karin Kallmaker 12/22/2024 Above Temptation, LIFE + STYLE 1 Comment

Before you give up your credit card number for an infomercials deal, make sure you know who will process the payment.

Credit Card Fraud PreventionInternet Safety
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    Karin writes about women’s feelings, the journeys our hearts make as we go through life, how we relate to our colleagues, our lovers, our family, and how we act and react to the vagaries of fate. Anyone who thinks these topics somehow add up to “trash” should probably keep well away from her.

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    “Some magic both in and out of relationships, some amusing twists on both magic and Druidism, and totally enjoyable for those who have a more esoteric bent. Great fun to read!” – Golden Threads
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    This book reads fast, is light and sexy, and filled to the brim with chocolate and other goodies.
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