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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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VINYL, VELOUR, AND THE FEELING OF HOME

Posted on July 29, 2026 by KAREN SGAMBATI

“We didn’t realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun.” (Anonymous) We all have a decade that lives inside us. Mine wears bell bottoms and velour, smells faintly of Charlie perfume, and sounds like the soft … Continue reading →

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THE DEPARTURE LOUNGE

Posted on July 23, 2026 by KAREN SGAMBATI

“It is impossible to experience one’s death objectively and still carry a tune.” (Woody Allen) I knew I shouldn’t have answered it, but my ego hijacked the keyboard before better judgment had a chance.  It was late, and I was … Continue reading →

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THE ROMANCE RETIREMENT PLAN

Posted on July 20, 2026 by KAREN SGAMBATI

Cupid may want to update his mailing list. A growing number of the 50+ crowd have quietly disconnected the doorbell, drawn the curtains, and stopped answering his calls. Today’s autumnal set seems to be retiring from romance at the same … Continue reading →

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THE GOLD INSIDE THE DETOUR

Posted on July 12, 2026 by KAREN SGAMBATI

“Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” (Marilyn Monroe) The other evening, I watched Solo Mio, a delightful comedy starring Kevin James as a groom who travels to Italy for his destination wedding only to be … Continue reading →

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A LOVE LETTER TO ORDINARY DAYS

Posted on July 4, 2026 by KAREN SGAMBATI

What if the happiest days of our lives aren’t the extraordinary ones at all? As a child, I couldn’t wait to grow up. I longed to be part of a world that hustled and bustled, where adulthood promised milestones, meaningful … Continue reading →

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SO, HOW DOES THAT MAKE YOU FEEL?

Posted on June 25, 2026 by KAREN SGAMBATI

“Before we work on artificial intelligence why don’t we do something about natural stupidity?” (Steve Polyak) I never intended to use artificial intelligence as a therapist. It just sort of happened.  It started innocently enough: I asked a simple question … Continue reading →

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FRANKLY, IT’S A MIND ZAPPA

Posted on June 16, 2026 by KAREN SGAMBATI

“By 2030 I won’t need to carry any Portable Communication Device, because by then I will have mastered the art of telepathy. I’ve been practicing in the mirror.” (Jarod Kintz, The Lewis and Clark of The Ozarks) When I was … Continue reading →

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