Rube Goldberg, I Need You
We live in an age of techno wonders – drones, talking devices that tell us the time in Kuala Lumpur and how long to boil an egg. Our smartphones can adjust the thermostat and raise […]
Author: Karen Galatz
A former newspaper and television journalist, my national news credentials include the MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour and the Nightly Business Report. I created, produced, and anchored a ground-breaking business news broadcast for PBS stations in Nevada, an effort that led to an Edward R. Murrow award and an Emmy nomination.
Now based in Berkeley, Ca., I am writing a collection of short stories and personal essays. I am the author of Muddling through Middle Age, a weekly humor blog, recently featured on the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop website.
Showers are Dangerous to Your Health
I used to love my morning shower. A refreshing pick-me-up and I’d emerge with shining hair. What could be better? But now? Now I’m older and wiser. I have the wisdom of age AND the […]
DoorDash and Dashed Hopes
For the record: my husband is the kindest, sweetest, most patient man on the planet. He practically qualifies for sainthood. And this coming from a Jewish girl is high praise indeed. So, please keep that […]
‘Tis the Season for Pandemic Gift-Giving
Oh, my. Pandemic-related gifts are the rage. Well, in any case, they’re throwing me into a minor rage or at least a serious holiday funk. What to give loved ones when you’re social distancing? If […]
Get Your Gobbler Insured!
Cooking turkey to perfection is a challenge. Even seasoned cooks worry. But now, if you fear your fowl might turn out foul, take heart. You can reduce the risk. Trot right out and get that […]
Flights to Nowhere
Six months into this stuck-at-home era, who isn’t feeling more than a little antsy? Well, if like me, you’ve got that urge to get up and go, take heart! I may have found the perfect […]
7-Day No-Cooking Plan: Recipe for Disaster
It seemed like a good idea. If you can’t go on vacation, let the vacation come to you — seven days of no-cooking bliss, just order-in dinner! A week freed from menu-planning, grocery shopping, cooking, […]
War of the Fake Meat-Eaters
You’ve heard of the War of the Roses? The 100 Years War? WWI and WWII, of course. Well, welcome to my house and the War of the Fake Meat-Eaters vs me. It’s not a global […]
Social Distancing for Spouses
Shelter in place is still the order of the day in many places. Social distancing is the medically recommended norm when outside. Now, for marital harmony, I support a directive mandating social distancing for spouses […]
Spotify has Gone to the Dogs
Big news on the music and pet scene — two “scenes” that rarely play well together. Spotify, the music-streaming service, has gone to the dogs and has just launched playlists for home-alone pups. A […]