Category Archives: Marriage

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Karen Ray

It’s been a year since I was last here, 35 years since I was first here, nearly five years ago that we sold our house. I wasn’t thinking about that, though, as I did the drive from Grand Junction to … Continue reading →

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Does Anyone Ever say “Closed Marriage?”

Posted on May 13, 2017 by Karen Ray

What makes you feel squirmy? Uncooked egg whites? Putting on wet underwear? Seeing something you know you shouldn’t? A NYT Sunday magazine story “Is An Open Marriage a Happier Marriage?” –they post earlier online–gave me a major case of squirms. … Continue reading →

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Fireside Story Telling

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Karen Ray

A great time was had by all at Fireside storytelling here in San Francisco. Great stories including one by moi-self. For those who couldn’t make it new bells, whistles, and way to get your story. Enjoy.    

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“You bought WHAT!?”

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Karen Ray

It was 1980; we had an itsy one-room apartment in married-student housing at MIT. I was an editor and Jeff was a grad-student. The only place we ate out was at Ken’s Pub and only when we liked the half-price … Continue reading →

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Steak or Sizzle?

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Karen Ray

Why is it everyone talks about “getting” married–having a wedding–and no one ever talks about being married, which is of course the point? Shopping for the wedding dress gets lots of air time. There’s the caterer, the venue, and the … Continue reading →

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