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.

Friday, November 28, 2014

Saturday 9

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Paint It Black 1) This song was chosen because yesterday was Black Friday, the traditional day of sales. Have you beg...
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Giving thanks

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My friend John and I celebrated our third Thanksgiving together. His friend Gregory joined us (or, rather, I joined them, as they have been ...
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Bright light city, the final chapter

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Las Vegas is such an aggressively tacky, silly place. There are even slot machines at the airport. After I put my friend on her flight to...
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Bright light city, Part 3

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We stayed at the Luxor, which is a charming but completely ridiculous Las Vegas hotel. It is literally a pyramid, so when we went up to...
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Bright light city, Part 2

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These two are both grandparents. This humbling fact kept going through my mind as Donny and Marie performed at the Flamingo on my birthd...
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Bright light city, Part One

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A week ago today I went to Las Vegas for my birthday. They say all bags on the carousel look the same. Not mine. Connie ...
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Playing catch up

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I can't believe how long it's been since I've updated this blog! Part of it has been that old demon sloth, part has been tha...
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Monday, November 17, 2014

Spa Weekend -- Day 2

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On Sunday I got my Las Vegas/Key West pedi. "OPI La-Paz-itively Hot." I am happy.
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Gratitude Challenge -- Day 17

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  "Every day for 30 days, celebrate what you're grateful for, corresponding to the theme of the day."  Day #16 -- So...
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Sunday, November 16, 2014

Sunday Stealing

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Taking Stock Meme   Making: plans for the day  Cooking: or rather, defrosting, a salmon filet  Drinking: Slim Fast creamy chocolate ...
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Gratitude Challenge -- Day 16

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"Every day for 30 days, celebrate what you're grateful for, corresponding to the theme of the day."  Day #16 -- Someth...
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Spa Weekend -- Day 1

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Yesterday I took myself to a local salon for a massage and facial. I had a coupon, so it was less than $100, including tip. That it wasn...
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Saturday, November 15, 2014

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: All About that Bass (2014) 1) This song is body positive. In that spirit: What physical feature would you never change, no ma...
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Gratitude Challenge -- Days 14 and 15

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a "Every day for 30 days, celebrate what you're grateful for, corresponding to the theme of the day."  Day #14 -- Colo...
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Thursday, November 13, 2014

Gratitude Challenge -- Day 13

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"Every day for 30 days, celebrate what you're grateful for, corresponding to the theme of the day."  Day #13 -- Sm...
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Where's Martha?

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Tuesday night, my classic film club screened Hitchcock's Lifeboat . We had a big crowd, which made me happy for Will, our moderator, b...
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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Gratitude Challenge -- Day 12

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"Every day for 30 days, celebrate what you're grateful for, corresponding to the theme of the day."  Day #12 -- T...
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I'm safe from any threats by a shoe lace

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My Joey is starting to feel better. On Tuesday he was his usual big old purr box self, and even played a bit, first swatting at my necklac...
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Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Gratitude Challenge -- Day 11

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"Every day for 30 days, celebrate what you're grateful for, corresponding to the theme of the day."  Day #11 -- Noise ...
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Monday, November 10, 2014

Worried all day

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My cat Joey was so low energy, so slow moving that I was afraid he might not make it through the night. He didn't seem to be in any pa...
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Gratitude Challenge -- Day 10

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"Every day for 30 days, celebrate what you're grateful for, corresponding to the theme of the day."  Day #10 -- Quiet ...
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Sunday, November 09, 2014

Sunday Stealing

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The Blue Meme  26) Are you happy with the person you've become ? For the most part. 27) What's a sound you hate; sound you lo...
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Gratitude Challenge -- Days 8 and 9

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"Every day for 30 days, celebrate what you're grateful for, corresponding to the theme of the day."  Day #8 -- Family/F...
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