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.

Sunday, December 01, 2013

Holidailies -- Day 1

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Today's prompt: Introduce Yourself I AM (in alphabetical order) an American a Beatle fan a cat lady a Cub fan a copywriter ...
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Sunday Stealing

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To play along, click here . What would you totally eat right now?:   Eggs. I want eggs. Do you always wear a certain piece of jewelry...
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Saturday, November 30, 2013

November Challenge

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Day 30 -- One thing you're excited for I actually got to write today! It was the first time in ages that I have managed to move my Na...
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His name is "Carmichal"

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The local childrens' home has a holiday tree at Whole Foods. Each heartshaped ornament includes details about a neighborhood kid who is ...
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Friday, November 29, 2013

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Back to Black 1) Black is this week's signature color because Friday, November 29, was "Black Friday," wh...
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We're the luckiest people in the world

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Those of us who have seen Streisand live, of course. I'm watching the PBS/Great Performances telecast of her Back to Brooklyn concer ...

November Challenge

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Day 28 -- Somewhere I'd like to move to or visit I feel more at home on the eastern side of the country than I do on the west. I...
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Who are these people?

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I don't know about you, but this illustration looks nothing like any Thanksgiving celebration I can recall. At my family gatherings...
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Happy Birthday to me, Part 7

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Yesterday was not only Thanksgiving and the first day of Hanukkah, it was the day my dear old friend John and I celebrated my birthday. He...
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Thursday, November 28, 2013

Grateful

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I have the nicest blog buddies in the world. Today, I am thankful for you ladies. Kwizgiver, SnarkyPants and Vivian -- you are all so gen...
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Wednesday, November 27, 2013

November Challenge

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Day 27 -- A quote I like to live by If I'm feeling flip: "East is east and west is west and if you take cranberries and stew them...
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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Happy Birthday to me, Part 6

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The Mail Edition. My aunt sent me a box filled with organic teas to keep me warm as the winds grow cold. SnarkyPants proved she reads thi...
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Happy Birthday to me, Part 5

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Dinner with my friend Mindy. It was nice to see her, and I was happy to receive her gifts -- a pair of DVDs ( Friday Night Lights and Spr...
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Monday, November 25, 2013

Happy Birthday to me, Part 4

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I went down to Tampa to visit my cousin Rose for my birthday. The trip was a mixed bag, as I expected it would be. Rose is very, very set...
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Sunday, November 24, 2013

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Sugar Shack   This song was popular 50 years ago today. Hear it here . 1) In this song, our hero orders espresso. What...
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Thursday, November 21, 2013

November Challenge

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Day 21 -- What you hope your future will be like I'd like to clean up and improve my home so it's a better reflection of who I am.
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Wednesday, November 20, 2013

November Challenge

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Day 20 -- Your fears Air travel is by far #1. I'm flying tomorrow so this is very top of mind for me right now.
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Happy Birthday to me, Parts 2 and 3

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Yesterday started out as a bad day. There were continuous raised voices on the el -- someone felt disrespected by an invasion of personal ...
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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Teaser Tuesday

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Here's how to play this meme . • Grab your current read • Open to a random page • Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somew...
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November Challenge

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Day 18 -- A problem you have had This new credit card from the NASA Credit Union. They sent me a pre-approved application and so I said, ...
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Sunday, November 17, 2013

Sunday Stealing

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The ASK Meme, part one 1. What’s your favorite candle scent? I like the holiday scents, like cinnamon apple. 2. What female celebrity do...
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November Challenge

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Day 17 -- Something you're proud of Yesterday I had lunch with my nephew.* He's in 8th grade now. I try to see him once a month. I...
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Saturday, November 16, 2013

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: 1, 2, 3, 4 Unfamiliar with this week's song? Hear it here . 1) In this song, the singer tells his girl he appreci...
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November Challenge

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Day 16 -- Something you think "what if" about  
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"At home"

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That was the title of the email my best friend sent yesterday afternoon. His hernia operation was not without complication, lasting twice...
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