Monthly Archives: August 2026

THE FADING EDGES OF YESTERDAY

Posted on August 23, 2026 by KAREN SGAMBATI

“All that is left will be memories, and eventually they, too, will vanish like dust.” (Haruki Murakami) In my ongoing effort to surprise myself each day, I encountered a troubling realization this week: our memories don’t simply fade as we … Continue reading →

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ONCE UPON A TIME, I MADE SMALL TALK

Posted on August 14, 2026 by KAREN SGAMBATI

“I had a roll of non sequiturs in my pockets and I was just tossing them out across the water trying to get a good skip going.” (Colson Whitehead, Sag Harbor) ‘That sandwich looks like it’s calling out for some … Continue reading →

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THE FAMILIAR STRANGER

Posted on August 11, 2026 by KAREN SGAMBATI

“Believe nothing you hear and only half of what you see” (Edgar Allen Poe) We all like to believe we know the people who share our world. Spend enough years with someone, share a home, a bed, the significant events … Continue reading →

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