Articles from Karen Galatz

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Elvis Presley in a promotional image for "Jailhouse Rock." (Photo/Wikimedia)

The Matzo Chronicles

Do the right thing and ‘reply to sender’ — don’t make me beg!

by Karen Galatz November 30, 2020

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Our gardener has left — why is that making me cry?

by Karen Galatz November 5, 2020

A photo of Kate Gosselin of the reality series "Jon and Kate Plus 8" was the basis for one of the original Karen memes. (Photo/knowyourmeme.com)

My name is under attack — enough with Karen memes!

by Karen Galatz October 9, 2020

Some of Karen Galatz's treasured possessions. (Photo/Karen Galatz)

Fire evacuation scare had me assessing my possession obsession

by Karen Galatz September 17, 2020September 17, 2020

a close up of a woman in a white shirt with her hand over her heart

The Matzo Chronicles

My pandemic U-turn: Fortified, organized, full of gratitude

by Karen Galatz August 12, 2020August 18, 2020

a small green plant bud pokes out of a small crack in asphalt

The Matzo Chronicles

We’ve got what it takes to endure these difficult days

by Karen Galatz July 15, 2020July 20, 2020

a bowl of matzah ball soup

The Matzo Chronicles

Scared I had Covid? You bet! But love has helped me heal.

by Karen Galatz June 30, 2020

red curtain

The show will go on (again) … and I, for one, can’t wait

by Karen Galatz April 22, 2020April 23, 2020

Karen Galatz's mother's treasured bible of contact information. (KAREN GALATZ)

The Matzo Chronicles

My mom’s precious old ‘housewife’ phone book is the key to my family

by Karen Galatz March 27, 2020March 27, 2020

Freud and his cigar, which was definitely just a cigar.

The Matzo Chronicles

Is a cigar just a cigar? Is a piece of matzah just a piece of matzah? Everyday objects and the stories they tell

by Karen Galatz March 4, 2020March 4, 2020