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 […]
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.
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 […]
Putting the FUN Back in Fundraising
In these difficult times, charities struggle to attract donors. Meanwhile, donors also struggle, deciding among so many worthy causes. It’s a challenge for both. But I have a solution. I say it’s time to put […]
The Funny Pages
It’s hard finding fun and funny in the news these days. But from ill-timed stories about dream vacations to ads for toilet paper and swimsuits, it’s there. It does prove, however, that not all the […]
A (Ghoulish) Valentine’s Gift Idea
Still searching for that perfect Valentine’s Day gift? Well, diamonds are forever. So goes the old marketing slogan. And now, thanks to high tech advances, there’s a whole new spin on the meaning of “forever,” […]
Butt Cheeks and Botox: The Living End
No ifs, ands or butt cheeks about it. Ladies, we have a new beauty regime to get on top of. Well, technically speaking, one we’ve got to get to the bottom of. Yes, gal pals, […]