People Karen befriended during her travels considered her a sister, even people she rarely got to see. Karen stayed in touch. She was someone who was always available to help a friend through a tough situation and offer sage advice. This section of her Web site is a forum for her friends to share their experiences and memories. We invite you to share your own stories to be uploaded onto this page and archived here. Feel free to address them directly to Aryana, who will no doubt someday learn much about her mother from your submissions.

You can email your material to Brian Maffly. Be sure to give your name, how you know Karen, and the nickname she gave you.



Karen's early childhood
By Tina Sclafani


The Bear Spray Incident
By Bill Sobers


One good belly-roll laugh a day will keep you happy forever (Critic's choice award)
By John E. Milich


Looking for a loo without a view
By Michele Stuchlik Esperti


The Back Rub Bandit
By Chip Dornell


Candles in a cave
By Stacey Marz and Pat Lavin


The Knee Doctor
By Corinne Pisacane


The Doodles
By Brian Kuehl


Karen's childhood
By Tina Sclafani


Karen's sailing journey
By Glen Sickorez


Adventure in the Winds
By Michele Dieterich


Travels with Karen
By Sam Whitney, aka Sammy Jo


World Traveler
By Tina Sclafani


Karen's bulghur croquets
By Jeanne Skalka


The Wedding Dress
By Tina Sclafani


The Hanta Saab
By Robbie Gammack


Karen Singing
By Pam Grossman


Aryana's Birthday Song
By Bill Sobers