Author Archives: KAREN SGAMBATI

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About KAREN SGAMBATI

I'm a born and raised Jersey gal; a writer and self-proclaimed advice giver who loves God, the Truth, Animals, Pink Roses, the California sunshine, and most things French ... it's a start. Say hello and drop an email: ksgambati@gmail.com

CATFISHING IN THE DATING POND

Posted on October 1, 2024 by KAREN SGAMBATI

“Man is not what he thinks he is, he is what he hides.” (André Malraux) Back in the late 90’s, I was catfished by an online dating early adopter.  AOL was fast becoming the tech darling of email and instant … Continue reading →

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THE STORY IN MY EYES

Posted on September 14, 2024 by KAREN SGAMBATI

Something embarrassing happened this week.  I recently moved from the state of Cal-if-FOR’-NI-yay (‘swimmin’ pools, movie stars’) to another, until I reach the destination where I will hang my final hat (that will be for another post, first I must … Continue reading →

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BUFFALO BLOOD

Posted on July 24, 2024 by KAREN SGAMBATI

““The oak fought the wind and was broken, the willow bent when it must and survived.” (Robert Jordan, “The Fires of Heaven”) The name J.D. Vance, the Republican nominee for Vice President of the United States in the 2024 presidential … Continue reading →

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I’M A BELIEVER

Posted on July 3, 2024 by KAREN SGAMBATI

“Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won’t expect it back.” – Oscar Wilde In the fishbowl world in which we currently live, it’s hard not to know what everyone is thinking. Personal beliefs are shared, inordinately, through social media, … Continue reading →

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LET’S BE FRANK WHEN IT COMES TO GIVING

Posted on June 23, 2024 by KAREN SGAMBATI

Matthew 6:3-4:  “But when you give to the poor and do acts of kindness, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing (give in complete secrecy), so that your charitable acts will be done in … Continue reading →

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THE BUBBLE POST

Posted on April 29, 2024 by KAREN SGAMBATI

I’m taking the lazy way out with this post, as the sun is shining and the outdoors are calling my name. I’ve chosen a few songs to convey a message that’s usually left to words, only this time I’ve solicited … Continue reading →

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TAKING A CHANCE ON … AGE

Posted on April 17, 2024 by KAREN SGAMBATI

“As you move outside of your comfort zone, what was once the unknown and frightening becomes your new normal.” (Robin Sharma) The ABC television network scored a cultural phenomenon with the recent hit of “The Golden Bachelor” this past year.  … Continue reading →

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CALL ME

Posted on March 9, 2024 by KAREN SGAMBATI

“Certain kinds of intimacy emerge on a phone call that might never occur if you were sitting right next to the other person.” (Errol Morris) Techno Wizards have taken a big bite out of the dating dance.   With its swipe-left, … Continue reading →

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UN CROISSANT ET UNE NOUVELLE VIE, S’IL TE PLAIT

Posted on February 15, 2024 by KAREN SGAMBATI

In 2010, I became a living cliché and ran off to Paris for a few months to find myself.  It was a well-timed and well-deserved sabbatical after what had been a string of arduous years prior.  Like any respectable heroine … Continue reading →

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I’LL BE SEEING YOU, THE OG VERSION

Posted on February 6, 2024 by KAREN SGAMBATI

“It’s paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting older doesn’t appeal to anyone.” (Andy Rooney) When I was 12-years old, I would race home from the park around the block from … Continue reading →

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