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EASY COME, EASY GO

Posted on April 6, 2025 by KAREN SGAMBATI

I read with sadness recent news that another notable teen idol from my childhood, Bobby Sherman, was now struggling in his battle with Stage IV cancer at the age of 81.  Cancer is a beast with tentacles; it tries to … Continue reading →

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THE FEAR OF FOREVER

Posted on February 8, 2025 by KAREN SGAMBATI

“I do not fear death. I had been dead for billions and billions of years before I was born, and had not suffered the slightest inconvenience from it.” (Mark Twain) Since insomnia has become a constant companion, I allow my … Continue reading →

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REFLECTING LIGHT

Posted on November 15, 2024 by KAREN SGAMBATI

“There is a sadness in realizing that the person you have become is not the person you once wanted to be. It is the sadness of looking back on your life and seeing all the ways you have compromised, all … Continue reading →

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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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