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, April 08, 2011

Rep. Sean Duffy

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He's on CNN right now, talking all fiscal, and I'm trying to take him seriously, but GEEZ! I used to be hooked on The Real World . I...

Because I love movie lists

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I am shamelessly stealing this from Kwizgiver . I went back to the American Film Institute and picked up the current Top 100 because I bel...
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Is it because I'm a Cub fan?

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Reflections on jury duty. It went as well as could be expected today. I got there on time, which was my first big concern. The criminal cou...
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Oh, yes I am

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Good at this job, I mean. We were kicking off some new projects -- revisions of pieces done long ago. Projects like this are great because, ...
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Thursday, April 07, 2011

Sometimes country music just hits the spot

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There's a Mountain Dew can with lipstick on it rollin' around his truck bed He just leaves it back there, one of the things he has l...
Wednesday, April 06, 2011

I Want Wednesday

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I want to passed over for jury duty on Friday.
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All he gets from me is dirt!

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Here's my nephew's Easter gift -- authentic Wrigley Field dirt. I was going to get him an official MLB Cubs watch, but this was the ...
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Tuesday, April 05, 2011

10 on Tuesday

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Ten Thoughts on My Mind as I Worked Out 30 minutes of cardio, 10 on the machines and a girl's mind wanders. 1) Who is pitching at Wrigle...
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These two cards are NOT interchangeable

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I cannot board the el with my company ID. Nor can I get through security with my Chicago Card. It seems like a simple concept, I know, but e...
Monday, April 04, 2011

Greg Kinnear doesn't suck

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I have finally seen the first installment of the "controversial" Kennedy miniseries on Reelz Channel and wonder what all the fuss ...
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Sunday, April 03, 2011

Movie Monday

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Women and Prison . Share on your blog movies that feature female prisoners, guards, or those who are accused and on their way to the Big H...
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Promote Reading, Promote Friendship

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Kwizgiver turned me on to BAFAB Week , and I'm in. BAFAB, or "Buy a Friend a Book," is celebrated the first weeks of every Ja...
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Purchased at the Golden Ball

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Legend has it George Washington bought gewgaws here. And it's where I found a perfect, slender silver scroll ring to replace my the topa...
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Saturday, April 02, 2011

Sunday Stealing

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Sunday Stealing : The 5000 Question Meme, Part Three Cheers to all of us thieves! 51. Make up a definition for the following silly words... ...
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Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Hey Nineteen 1. What was the best thing about being 19? Everything was a little perkier 2. Where would you go if you wanted to s...
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Friday, April 01, 2011

Retail in Williamsburg

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I love shopping in Merchants Square. I was only able to spend three hours there, but I know there are tourists who happily spend a full day ...
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Let us pray

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As one who worships in a church that is also a building of pub li c interest , I felt a great kinship with the congregation of Bruton Parish...
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We interrupt this vacation for breaking news

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Hey, hey! Holy mackerel! No doubt about it! The Cubs are on their way! Happy Opening Day! And it was an emotion-packed one at Wrigley Field....
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Pumpkin. It's not just for pie anymore.

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Wednesday was steam heat day for me at the spa . First I had a very energetic hot stone massage. Veronika, the massage therapist I'd had...
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The Randolph House

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One of the most impressive homes in Williamsburg, and my favorite tour. Peyton Randolph and his wife were childless so they lived alone here...
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A note about slavery

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Look ing at the way the Randolphs lived vs. their slaves left me feeling skin crawly and ashamed. Peyton Randolph was a true patriot and did...
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