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.

Saturday, September 08, 2012

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Do You Want to Dance 1. When was the last time that you danced in public? Last night! The Boss was at Wrigley Field. Two o...
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Up and running again

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The little gremlins who allow me to access the internet are cooperating again and soon I'll be updating. So much to get down before I...
Wednesday, September 05, 2012

THURSDAY THIRTEEN #187

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THIRTEEN THINGS ABOUT THE WORLD DIANA LEFT August 31 marked the 15th anniversary of Princess Diana's death. Seeing her beloved bo...
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Quick update

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My modem has been operating in fits and starts, so this will be brief. My mom is going to be okay. YEA! She's out of ICU and in her ow...
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Sunday, September 02, 2012

Please keep us in your thoughts

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Charlotte is fine, sitting behind me as I post this. So that's good news. But my mother is very sick again. While on vacation with ...
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Sunday Stealing

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Sunday Stealing : The 88 Meme, Part Two   23. Why do you think so many people cheat? Hell if I know. When I've been unh...
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Saturday, September 01, 2012

My backsliding baby

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Charlotte is back under the bed again today . I must remember what the vet said -- this is not unheard of. And it's possible that ho...
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Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Always The Last to Know (I'm a big fan of this song. Happy to have it in my head as I answer these.)    ...
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Friday, August 31, 2012

August Happiness Challenge -- Day 31

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Today's Happiness: a healthy Charlotte. It took me ten minutes to chase her from room to room and finally herd her into the...
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My poor girl!

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I'm taking Charlotte to the vet this morning. It's going to be a gruesome experience. She hates going outside under the best circu...
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August Happiness Challenge -- Day 30

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Today's Happiness: my pedicure. Nearly a week old and it still looks great. Looking at my pretty toes does indeed make me happy, and...
Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Thursday Thirteen #186

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THIRTEEN EASY, EXPERT BEAUTY TIPS I got these from the terrific Allure Insider's Guide to Beauty & Style . They're all affo...
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August Happiness Challenge -- Day 29

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Today's Happiness: old movies. I'm curled up in front of the TV for Ingrid Bergman night on TCM Summer Under the Stars. Here ...
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Her cheeks are always ruddy

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I'm thinking about the woman who is always on the corner of Michigan and Randolph for the evening rush hour. She's solemn, pink-ch...
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I Want Wednesday

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I want this zit to go away! I grew a brand new pimple on my chin yesterday. Hopefully I salicylic'd it early and often enough th...
Tuesday, August 28, 2012

August Happiness Challenge -- Day 28

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Today's Happiness: Slices of banana in my banana pudding. It made me feel like my dessert added to my fiber and potassium. Image:...
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Monday, August 27, 2012

August Happiness Challenge -- Day 27

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Today's Happiness: My solar-powered Queen Elizabeth. She's smiling and waving to me right now as I write this. She cost me...
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Curious as a Cat

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To play along yourself, click here . 1) If you owned a CB radio what would your "handle" be? The Gal Herself 2) If yo...
Sunday, August 26, 2012

I don't much like Gary Cooper

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On this rainy Sunday I discovered myself to be filled with dissatisfaction. It's Gary Cooper Day on TCM Summer Under the Stars . Yes...
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August Happiness Challenge -- Day 26

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Today's Happiness: Trader Joe's. I'm not a foodie, and I don't consider what I do in the kitchen cooking. Yet I always ...

Sunday Stealing

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Sunday Stealing : The 88 Meme    1. 1. What type questions do you hate on a meme? Ones that make assumptions about me: “L...
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I say a little prayer

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My cousin Rose is in Tampa. I have friends in Key West. They are all about to get up close and personal with Isaac. Say what you will abou...
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August Happiness Challenge -- Day 25

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Yesterday's Happiness: eyes on the prize. I not only did a full hour of low-impact cardio, I skipped the popcorn and Coke at t...
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Saturday, August 25, 2012

11 Endomental Questions

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Got these from here . What period of history is your favorite to read about? I like the last century, esp. the 1940s and the 1960s....
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Eeyore apologized!

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My best friend understands how self-involved he has been and he freely said he's sorry. Gulp! This is big. This is an important momen...
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Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: I'm So Excited 1. What was the last event or situation that got you really excited? Realizing I can afford to see Stre...
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