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.

Monday, March 17, 2014

March Challenge -- Day 17

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Day 17 -- Do you have a favorite holiday? How do you celebrate?   Thanksgiving . For the last two years I have celebrated it w...
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Sunday, March 16, 2014

March Challenge -- Day 16

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Day 16 -- What's for breakfast?   Post Raisin Bran.   Play the March Challenge along with Kwizgiver .
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Sunday Stealing

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The Yeah Meme Do you have another window or tab open? If so, what are they for? Always! My email and Farmville are open. Do you like ...
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March Challenge -- Day 15

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Day 15 -- Check today's horoscope. Is it at all accurate? SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Living in the past will rob you of...
Saturday, March 15, 2014

"Property does need some work but could be a beauty"

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So says the MLS listing for my mother's home. I think she'd like that. She loved that old ranch so much. It's been empty for...
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Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Unicorn "The Unicorn" was selected because Monday is St. Patrick's Day. Unfamiliar with this week's song? ...
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Friday, March 14, 2014

Universality

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This is why I like reading biographies. I always learn something, even if it's not what I expected. For example, I now know Johnny Car...
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March Challenge -- Day 14

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Day 14 -- What is your dream vacation?   This one kinda hurts, since I'm not taking a spa getaway this year. For this first t...
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Thursday, March 13, 2014

March Challenge

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Day 13 -- How do you pamper yourself?   I really look forward to my weekly coffee shop breakfast, eggs benedict is my favorite. J...
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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

WWW.WEDNESDAY

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To play along, just answer the following three questions ... • What are you currently reading? After Visiting Friends by Michael Ha...

March Challenge -- Days 11 and 12

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Day 11 -- What is in your wallet, other than money? Lots of ATM receipts, random business cards, coupons and my frequent shopper cards...
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Monday, March 10, 2014

March Challenge -- Day 10

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Day 10 -- Tell a joke or a funny story It's embarrassing how this always cracks me up Play the March Ch...
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Pretty new necklace

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A cherry bomb against a field of Cubbie blue! "I feel pretty, oh so pretty!"
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Sunday, March 09, 2014

13 ounces!

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That's how much my cat Charlotte has gained in the last month. Very good, very exciting news. The weather and her health have both i...
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March Challege -- Day 9

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Day 9 -- Describe a routine or ritual you have   In the shower, I wash my face with a gentle, sudsy cleanser. Then I either deep clean...

Sunday Stealing

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Because I've been through the desert on a Meme with No Name 1. Have you ever pretended to read a book to impress someone? Not quite. ...
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March Challenge -- Day 8

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Day 8 -- Your exercise philosophy Get my heart rate up to 100 or more and keep it here for at least 20 minutes. Follow with some ...
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Friday, March 07, 2014

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Theme from Peyton Place ("Wonderful Season of Love") Unfamiliar with this week's song? Hear it here . 1) Spri...
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Hail! Hail! The Gang's All Here!

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  We had our regularly scheduled team meeting, but this morning it was unusually well attended. Because we knew the president of the Ch...
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March Challenge -- Day 7

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Day 7 -- What's the next movie you want to watch? The Ghost and Mrs. Muir , starring Gene Tierney with an appearance by a very you...
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Thursday, March 06, 2014

That went well

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No, really, it did! Two things about my friend Barb have really annoyed me lately. One is her complete inability to put down the fucking i...
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March Challenge -- Day 6

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Day 6 -- Six lies you tell yourself I'll start working out tomorrow I'll be more careful with money tomorrow I'll get rid...
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Wednesday, March 05, 2014

This made me smile

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My best friend sent me an email update about stuff and things. While it was odd for what wasn't there (no mention of how his family is...

WWW.WEDNESDAY

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To play along, just answer the following three questions ... • What are you currently reading? Top Down by Jim Lehrer. It's the s...
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March Challenge -- Day 5

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Day 5 -- Link to a current song you like Happy that this oldie is being introduced to a new generation. I've always liked the line,...
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Tuesday, March 04, 2014

March Challenge -- Day 4

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Day 4 -- What time do you regularly go to bed? My sleep pattern bugs me. On weeknights I have an unfortunate tendency to close my eyes,...
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Day 3 -- Describe today's outfit. White cableknit sweater (Macy's), dark wash jeans (Lane Bryant), fabric loafers (Rocket Dog)....
Monday, March 03, 2014

Show a little faith

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When I got to work this morning, I just hung around a bit, gossiping about last night's Oscars. I wanted to take the temperature of the ...
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