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.

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

There'll be some changes made

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I liked my original trainer, DeWayne. He was equal parts cheerleader and task master. I wanted to do better each week so I could show him ...
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And I love him

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It's Sir Paul's birthday. Celebrate accordingly.
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Monday, June 16, 2014

Something you don't see every day

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I rode the el this morning sitting across from two typical suburban dads. Between 45 and 55, wearing open-necked shirts. One wore jeans and...
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Saturday, June 14, 2014

Sunday Stealing

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Click here to play along 30. Do you read your horoscope? Not often anymore. 31. Where was the last place you bought something? A hot dog...
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Sick and tired of being sick and tired

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Got my hair cut/colored today. Left at 10:00 and didn't get home until (gulp!) 3:00. The train I was supposed to take ran express past...
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Friday, June 13, 2014

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Oh! My Papa (1954) 1) Eddie Fisher starred in a popular 1950s TV show, which was sponsored by Coca Cola. Do you have a ...
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Cats aren't supposed to pant

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And yet this afternoon, at almost exactly 1:45, Joey was panting. I kept careful track of the time because we had a vet appointment at 4...
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"Leave no comrade behind"

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As I was headed home on a late train Wednesday night, I couldn't help but notice the three guys in the car's vestibule. Late teens. ...

Me and Sting

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Wednesday I saw The Last Ship , enjoying its world premiere here in Chicago. It's definitely still a work in progress -- a little too ...
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Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Good News for a Change

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I saw a series of three reports on Monday, written by my client's data analysts for their internal use. Compiled quarterly, they are ...
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Sunday, June 08, 2014

Sunday Stealing

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90, part 1 1. What was the highlight of your week? Time spent with my nephew. First his 8th grade graduation (Tuesday), then our trips to...
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Arrived with Rey, left with Joey

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This morning at church we had a flower exchange. We each bring a flower and place it in one of the vases before we enter the sanctuary. Th...
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I have returned

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Two weeks ago I saw Million Dollar Arm . This weekend it was Chef . While I liked both movies, I was reminded how much I enjoy going to th...
Saturday, June 07, 2014

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Walk This Way (recommended by In the Company of Me ) 1) This song is about a young man who takes advantage of his ...
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A Tale of Two Connie's

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When TV audiences first met Constance MacKenzie back in 1964, we knew her as the beloved owner of the only bookstore in Peyton Place . Con...
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Friday, June 06, 2014

A Summer Celebration

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To observe the 100th anniversary of Wrigley Field, dozens of pairs of stadium chairs have been decorated and are on display up and down Mi...
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How to describe Buyer and Cellar?

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My friend Barb and I went to see this wonderful little one-man show last Wednesday and I was enchanted. It's funny and sad. It's abo...
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When perfect doesn't matter

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The meeting I was so worried about Monday morning? I aced it. The client literally said, "This is perfect." My boss wasn't ...
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Wednesday, June 04, 2014

I think I'll call her Connie

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I met a shelter cat yesterday. Currently her name is Koala Bear. She's mostly gray with a touch of white. About 3 (or was it 2?) years...
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His grandma's watch

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My nephew graduated from 8th grade yesterday. He was in the top 10% of his class, National Honor Society and got a commendation from Barack ...
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Monday, June 02, 2014

Not eager to go in this morning

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I should be headed to the office for pre-meeting prep before our 10:00. And yet I'm posting. Because I'm not excited about going t...
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Sunday, June 01, 2014

Sunday Stealing

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Hey Nineteen 1)Where would you retire to?  Right here. I don't foresee myself moving. 2)What are your best...
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Saturday, May 31, 2014

Saturday 9

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"Meet the Flintstones" (The Flintstones Theme)   1) The song promises that, "When you're with the Flintstones, you...
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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

"This bird has flown"

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The entire front of the building I live in is glass. Four stories of windows facing the street. Vines crawl up and poke through the caulk be...
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WWW.WEDNESDAY

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PLEASE NOTE: This is This Gal's 5,555th Musing ! To play along, just answer the following three questions ......
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Monday, May 26, 2014

Facing forward

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Reynaldo is behaving a bit differently these days. He hasn't curled up on his kitty condo once since Charlotte died. Instead he's ...
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Cubs Win! Cubs Win!

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Going into today's game, Jeff (The Shark) Samardzija had the lowest ERA in the  major leagues, an amazing 2.0. Even more amazing, he h...
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