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Meet László and Marika Somogyi

Two Extraordinary People. Models of Resilience, Caring, and Kindness

Meet László and Marika Somogyi

Today, June 1, is a grand day in the lives of two extraordinary people — László and Marika Somogyi. It is László’s 91st birthday and it’s also the couple’s 71st wedding anniversary. Both lived through the Holocaust and the Hungarian Revolution. Both are exemplary models of resilience, grace, and kindness who remain as optimistic and engaged

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June 1, 2022/5 Comments/Karen GalatzArthritic Adventures
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It’s My Birthday and I’ll Ramble If I Want To!

Assorted Thoughts on my B-day

It's My Birthday and I'll Ramble If I Want To

It’s my 68th birthday. I’m not having a party, but I do have a few random thoughts on texting, cartoons, and not-so-complimentary compliments.

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May 18, 2022/5 Comments/Karen GalatzStill a Looker, Arthritic Adventures
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Trouble in Marital Paradise

Handsome Hubby's Got Yet A(nother) New Honey

Trouble in Marital Paradise

There’s trouble in marital paradise. Handsome Hubby, the man with a roving eye, has got yet another new honey. He’s spending all his free time with her, and I worry his work is suffering too. All HH’s friends think she’s hot too. They’re also spending time with her, using and abusing her. It’s disgusting.

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May 4, 2022/2 Comments/Karen GalatzMidlife Romance, Muddled With Family, Arthritic Adventures
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My 50th High School Reunion

Wow! That's All I Can Say. WOW!

My 50th High School Reunion

Just back from my 50th (!) high school reunion and I’m still wondering where have the years gone. Surely, I/we cannot possibly be old enough to warrant a half-century coming together? Yet, there we were, throwing masks and caution to the wind, hugging, kissing, and reminiscing faster than the DJ could spin tunes. I’m challenged

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April 27, 2022/4 Comments/Karen GalatzArthritic Adventures
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Belly Fat, No Belly Laughs

Ho, Ho, Oh, No!

Belly Fat, Not Belly Laughs

Much like Scarlett O’Hara, I once took much pride in my tiny waist. But that was long ago. Now, more like Santa Claus, I have belly fat. But no belly laughs from me. More, oh, no, no than ho, ho, ho! Yes, once, I was a lass with a classic hourglass figure, but time,

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April 13, 2022/0 Comments/Karen GalatzStill a Looker, Midlife Romance
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Some Men Show Love with Hardware, not Hard Slaps

A Non-Will Smith Blog

Household hardware

While much of the nation is still obsessed with The Slap, Handsome Hubby is indulging in one of his obsessions — household hardware. The man is a drawer pull, knob, switch plate, and electrical outlet cover fanatic. Yes, this blog is about a man who shows his love with hardware, not hard slaps.

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April 6, 2022/2 Comments/Karen GalatzMidlife Romance, Muddled With Family, Arthritic Adventures
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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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