Wildfire Evacuation Critics

I Thought I Had My To-Go Bag in the Bag!

Wildfire evacuation critics

We just weathered a wildfire evacuation alert. We were warned that come morning, we’d likely need to leave our home. I prepared for the worst, loading the car with clothes, medicine, and irreplaceable photos and mementos. Thanks to the skill of firefighters, we didn’t have to leave. Still, afterward, there were consequences! I faced a choir of wildfire evacuation critics, who complained my emergency packing measures fell short of “their” expectations! Read more

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Sweating the Small Stuff

Classic Kitchen Conundrums

Sweating the Small Stuff

Some people ponder big philosophical questions — the meaning of life, who wrote the book of love. Weighty stuff like that. Me? I’m stuck sweating the small stuff. What’s the difference between a large and a small shallot? Can I refreeze meat I’ve already taken out of the freezer? And do you have to rinse dishes before loading the dishwasher? Read more

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My Kid Won’t Call, but My Doctor Won’t Quit

Doctor's Office Reminders Are Making Me Sick

My Kid Won't Call. My Doctor Won't Quit

It’s truth. My kid won’t call, but my doctor won’t quit. He’s relentless. Texting. Emailing. Calling. Nonstop reminders about upcoming appointments. He’s a regular pain in the neck! Read more

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Horsing around … Seriously!

A new hobby contender?

Horsing around ... Seriously!

Get ready, Olympiads. There’s a new sport on the horizon. Hobby horsing! And I’m not horsing around … Seriously! Read more

Battle of the Sexes? No, Battle of the Salads!

Can This Meal Be Saved?

Battle of the salads

Some spouses argue over sex or socks on the floor. Not us. We constantly squabble over salad. Yes, it’s the sad and sordid truth. We are sorry salad squabblers. Read more

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Overrun with Cats and Kittens

My Latest Infestation

Overrun by cats and kittens

Infestations continue to rule my life. First, came the neighborhood creepy crawling caterpillars and snakes. Then, came the fungus gnats swarming my beloved indoor plants. Now, I face the most insidious infestation of all. My Facebook feed is overrun with cats, kittens, and German shepherds. Read more

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Karen Galatz

Like most adults, I've seen my share of joys and
sadness, and I find the best response to it all is humor.

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