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.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

"Pity the Pretty"

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That's the blurb on the cover of the Dec. 11 Allure magazine. (I just now got to it, so sue me!). The story talks about how difficult i...
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Monday, June 25, 2012

"I felt 15 years younger, knowing I had you with me."

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So said my mother Sunday night, when she called to tell me the good news she received from a call to Medicare's 800 number. Right now,...
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Not the message I wanted

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My oldest friend developed a powerful fixation on Michael Jackson at the time of his death. As one who grew up on the Jackson 5 and was a ...
Sunday, June 24, 2012

Worried

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Received a text from my best friend stating, "The whole state of Colorado is on fire." He's visiting his father, who live...
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Sunday Stealing

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Sunday Stealing : The Imaginary Meme, Part Six     101. Name 4 things you always have with you. My keys, my glasses, my contact l...
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Saturday, June 23, 2012

What's another $38/month?

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Illinois is in terrible shape financially and, on July 1, the aid my mother relies on to pay for her meds will be eliminated . She is freak...
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Moonrise Kingdom

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I am not objective when it comes to Bruce Willis. I have been in love with him since the 1980s, when he smirked and swaggered his way in...
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An unusual choice in parenting

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Rielle Hunter appears with her four year old daughter on the cover of this week's People . Gulp. While I am glad that the 4-year-ol...
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Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind 1. Do you ever have trouble making up your mind? On little things, yes. On big thi...
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Done!

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I woke up this morning knowing that two of my ickiest chores of the week -- laundry and grocery shopping -- are done ! It's a lovely f...
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Friday, June 22, 2012

Trifecta

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This weekend's challenge : Retell your favorite book in 33 words.  With all due respect to the marvelous William Goldman :   S. M...
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A Word about Victims

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I was the victim of abuse at the hands of two different men, at two different times in my life. First in my teens, then again in my 20s. I d...
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

THURSDAY THIRTEEN #176

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THIRTEEN THINGS ABOUT JUNE, 1942 Sir Paul McCartney turned 70 (!) on June 18. He is still working, still participating in high-profile per...
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Well, I never!

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Starlin Castro is awesome! Sometimes he's awesomely frustrating, but sometimes he's awesomely, scary-good. Like he was last night. A...
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Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Annoyed!

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My boss is sooo checked out. He's barely interested in what I'm doing. It wouldn't bother me if he then just let me alone to d...
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A Word about Chicago Baseball

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Remember what they taught in Sunday School -- "Blowing out another's candle won't make yours shine brighter?" White Sox ...
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Monday, June 18, 2012

After 12 years! And on Sir Paul's birthday!

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My friend John was let go by his advertising agency today. After 12 years of service and good work! He was completely blindsided by this. ...
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Oh. My.

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Tom Cruise is a revelation in Rock of Ages . I saw it on stage almost two years ago, but it was a very different show. Back then, it revolv...
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Trifecta

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This week's challenge: Using between 33 and 333 words, write a response including the third definition of the word: BLUE (adjective) ...
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You say it's your birthday

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Guess who will close the show, performing last at the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Olympics in London. It will be the birthday boy himself...
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Sunday, June 17, 2012

Father's Day

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I am watching the Cubs play the Red Sox within The Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field. I, of course, love the Cubs -- as do all right-thi...

Sunday Stealing

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  Sunday Stealing : The Imaginary Meme, Part Five 81. What’s your favorite action movie? Die Hard. 82. Have (or are) you ever be...
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Saturday, June 16, 2012

Adventures in Beauty

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Yesterday I spent my late, lazy afternoon getting a manicure and pedicure and lip wax before the Groupon I bought months ago expired. The ...
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Saturday 9: Hot Fun In the Summertime 1. What do you have planned for fun in the summertime? This month, I'm taking a friend to s...
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Friday, June 15, 2012

I'm happy he's happy

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I was once in a relationship with a good man. We were simply incompatible. If fault must be attributed in our break up, then I deserve as mu...
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Trifecta

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This weekend's challenge : Using EXACTLY 33 or 333 words, write a creative piece inspired by this photo.  Ok, be that way. You...
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Thursday, June 14, 2012

ca 1978

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I'm watching an old episode of Dallas on ON DEMAND. From the first season, 1978. Oh, how I loved Bobby Ewing! He was so good and hone...
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