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, September 14, 2015

He's so good it makes me sad

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Christopher Reeve is indelibly etched into our national consciousness, first as Superman, and then as America's most inspirational disab...
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With all due apologies to the Eagles ...

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... I've got an unpeaceful, uneasy feeling. Christine the Mole was warm and friendly today. (So unlike her.) Our department head, Mr...
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Who knew?

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Because this weekend featured my favorite, FAVORITE weather -- 65ยบ and sunny -- I was going to take Reynaldo to the park. He likes the park...
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September Challenge -- Days 12, 13 and 14

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Day 12: The computer I use most is: My MacBook Pro. It's more than 7 years old now and I worry that one day it's just going to go ...
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Saturday, September 12, 2015

Sunday Stealing

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Click here to play along Can you ever get enough of mac ‘n’ cheese?
 Yes. A little goes a long way with me. Are you a...
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She defines sui generis

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Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: That's All (1983) 1) In the lyrics, Phil Collins sings of a time he was wrong when he thought he was right. Tell us abou...
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Friday, September 11, 2015

AARGH!

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This is how I feel at work every day. As part of the Big Project, I have generated a ton of copy. Letters, brochures, web content ... ...

That was one in a row

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Yesterday my oldest friend began an intensive program of group therapy aimed at helping her cope with her bipolar disorder. 9 to 3, five d...
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The anniversary is here again

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 I won't be watching the documentaries and commemorations. I can't. I agree 100% that we must never forget, and that younger A...

September Challenge -- Days 9 and 10 and 11

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Day 9: Does anyone owe me money? I suppose. My oldest friend and I are going to Las Vegas for my birthday in November, and I've paid f...
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Wednesday, September 09, 2015

WWW.WEDNESDAY

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This meme is no more. And yet I persist in answering the three questions it asked each week. Stubborn, ain't I? 1. What are you curr...

Well, whaddaya know

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So tonight I'm in front of the TV, just spinning the dial, and look who I come upon : Robert Redford at age 25. He has a pivotal but ...

September Challenge -- Day 8

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My life would be easier if ...  I had staff. I wish I had people. Someone to make my dinner, handle my bills and other paperwork, and clea...
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Monday, September 07, 2015

September Challenge -- Day 7

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The last thing I felt guilty about ...  How enthusiastically I tore into this issue of People . For if the term, "rest in peace...

Good News, Bad News

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Good News: I saw A Walk in the Woods and not only enjoyed it, I was pleased to see the theater was full. According to box office report...
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Sunday, September 06, 2015

September Challenge -- Day 6

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Six things I didn't do today Three things I should have done today ...  1) Scrub the tub 2) Vacuum the living room 3) Flip the...
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Sunday Stealing

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Making a List Meme 1. Do you like making lists? Not especially 2. Do/did you play sports with your siblings? N...
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Saturday, September 05, 2015

September Challenge -- Day 5

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The last doctor's appoint I made was for ...  My annual physical. Unfortunately I had to cancel it because of jury duty and I never go...

I miss the sumbitch

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I used to love the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon. The plate spinners, the ventriloquists, the lounge singers performing "Guantanamer...

Time flies

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I can't believe it's 6:30 already! Where has the day gone? I slept in. I wasn't ready to start moving until after noon, which ...
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Friday, September 04, 2015

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Working My Way Back to You (1966)   Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here .   1) We're celebrating the la...
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September Challenge -- Day 4

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Where would you like to go? I have two answers to this question ... First, what I thought this morning when I first read it. I want to g...
Thursday, September 03, 2015

September Challenge -- Day 3

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What's the most recent thing you have learned? I knew that Watergate had a huge impact on my world view, but I didn't realize how ...
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