One Gal's Musings

These are the thoughts and observations of me — a woman of a certain age. (Oh, my, God, I'm 65!) I'm single. I'm successful enough (independent, self supporting). I live just outside Chicago, the best city in the world. I'm an aunt and a friend. I feel that voices like mine are rather underrepresented online or in print. So here I am. If my musings resonate with you, please visit my blog again sometime.

Friday, November 19, 2010

30 Days of Honesty

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Day 19 :: What do you think of religion? Or what do you think of politics? A quick and easy answer to a complex question -- Nothing is more...
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Thursday, November 18, 2010

Liberated from Kwizgiver

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You can see her answers here . 10 years ago … I was a little in love with a guy whose voice sounded just like Robert Downey, Jr.'s 5 ye...
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This is the cutest thing you will EVER see

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30 Days of Honesty

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Day 17 :: A book you’ve read that changed your views on something Saving Graces by Elizabeth Edwards . Before I read this book, I thought ...

Wasted Day?

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It's after noon on my day off and I'm still not dressed.
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Tuesday, November 16, 2010

"See 'ya, Katie." "See 'ya, Hubbell."

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The Way We Were is my favorite movie of all time. I don't know how many times I've seen over the past 37 years .... dozens, probabl...
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10 on Tuesday -- I like vodka

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Any of these cocktails would hit the spot right now. 1) Cosmo -- vodka, cointreau and cranberry juice 2) Seabreeze -- vodka, cranberry jui...
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30 Days of Honesty

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Day 15 :: Something or someone you can’t live without, because you’ve tried living without it Caffeine! I need my red cans of Coke every day...
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Monday, November 15, 2010

I love this kid

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I'm watching Abigail Breslin in The Ultimate Gift . It's pretty predictable holiday fare, but she's delightful. Again . I love ...
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Sunday, November 14, 2010

Movie Monday -- The Afterlife

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Share your favorite movies about heaven, hell, resurrection, angels, demons or haunts, linking back here at The Bumbles. On Halloween I sa...
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30 Days of Honesty

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Day 14 :: A hero that has let you down (write a letter) Dear Mr. President: Every time I think of you, that old Laura Nyro song starts playi...
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Happy Birthday to me, Part One

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My friend Kathy contacted me via Facebook Saturday night and wondered if we could meet for breakfast this morning. She remembered my birthda...
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Saturday, November 13, 2010

Sunday Stealing

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Sunday Stealing: Another 14 Question Meme Cheers to all of us thieves! 1. Lots of pillows or just one? Describe your pre-sleeping rituals. I...
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She's home

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My friend's daughter is out of the hospital, back in the New York apartment she shares with her fiance, and planning a small wedding. He...
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Well, that's done

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My uncle was committed this week. He went into a hospital for tests on Tuesday and as of Friday, he was placed in a facility for seniors wit...
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Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Just What I Needed 1. Who was the last person who entered your life and was just what you needed? This past August, I met Bob an...
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Friday, November 12, 2010

30 Days of Honesty

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Day 13 :: A band or artist that got you through some tough days (write a letter) If you can't guess what follows, you don't visit h...
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Hurray!

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My niece just found she was accepted by the school of her dreams! The timing couldn't be more perfect, because she's touring their c...
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30 Days of Honesty

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Day 12 :: Something you never get compliments on My pretty face. Because I don't have one. Even my own mother said I was "cute bu...
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Get Well, Jane Fonda

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From USA Today : Jane Fonda, 72, discovered a small tumor in her breast during a routing checkup a few weeks ago, her rep is confirming. Her...
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Thursday, November 11, 2010

30 Days of Honesty

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Day 11 :: Something people seem to compliment you the most on My presentation skills. I am enthusiastic and think fast on my feet. At thi...
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Today we celebrate those who served

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Happy Veteran's Day. And thank you.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010

30 Days of Honesty

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Day 10 :: Someone you need to let go or wish you didn’t know My oldest friend's daughter. I believe she's a nice girl, deep inside, ...
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I Want Wednesday

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I want $455. To stay on budget, I need $740 to get me to payday on Tuesday. I have $285 in my checking account. Uh-oh. Fortunately, there...
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Tuesday, November 09, 2010

10 on Tuesday

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10 Things Cynthia Lennon Whines About To the uninitiated, Cynthia Powell Lennon Bassanini Twist Charles was the first wife of Beatle John. S...
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30 Days of Honesty

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Day 9 :: Someone you didn’t want to let go, but just drifted I have a completely adorable friend who I haven't heard from in a year. ...
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Monday, November 08, 2010

ABC Meme

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Boosted from Kwizgiver --because she shares! A – Age : 52 years B – Bed size : Full C – Chore you hate : All of them. I am staggeringly laz...
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30 Days of Honesty

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Day 8 :: Someone who made your life like hell, or treated you like shit When I was in high school, one of my relatives molested me. Since h...
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Movie Monday -- Hated It

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Share on the worst movie you've ever seen, linking back here at The Bumbles. And don't forget to visit your fellow participants! ...
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Sunday, November 07, 2010

30 Days of Honesty

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Day 7 :: Someone who has made your life worth living for. Jesus. This life is my gift and testament to Him. I am imperfect -- too often s...

Sunday Stealing

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Sunday Stealing: The 14 Question Meme Cheers to all of us thieves! 1. What do you consider your hometown to be? Chicago 2. What’s the hardes...
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Saturday, November 06, 2010

30 Days of Honesty

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Day 6 :: Something you hope you will never have to do When I was younger, the answer to this would have been "food service" beca...
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Saturday 9

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This is my favorite Lennon song. Saturday 9: Watching the Wheels 1. What do you see when you are watching the wheels go round? The world mov...
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Friday, November 05, 2010

30 Days of Honesty -- Playing Catch Up Again

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I didn't post this yesterday because I didn't want to take away from yesterday's peaceful Blogblast . But today I'm honestly...
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Wednesday, November 03, 2010

Dona Nobis Pacem

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THIS JUST IN ... "Some men see things as they are and say why - I dream things that never were and say why not."...
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