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, July 04, 2016

The joys of fandom

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The Cubs had a hellacious stand in New York against the Mets, but today they were back home where they belong and prevailed against the Reds...
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Widening the net

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I have decided I need more good girlfriends. Kathleen and Mindy -- two women I've known for decades and have shared much with -- are...
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Sunday, July 03, 2016

Blab, blab, blab

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My friend from Key West and I talked ... and talked ... and talked. It was a relief and a delight. We email back and forth often, but we...

I'm obsessing

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Between the bed bugs and the P I-IBS/c. diff combo platter , I think about two unsavory things far more than you do, two things that aren...
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I'm hopelessly low brow

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Today's church service featured opera and opera music. This was to drum up awareness and support for a local opera company that works wi...
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Saturday, July 02, 2016

Sunday Stealing

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The Controversial Meme 1. Would you try a recreation drug if all were legalized? Which drug are we talking about? Marijuana? Not intereste...
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Friday, July 01, 2016

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Battle Hymn of the Republic (1968) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . This performance of "Battle H...
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Not amused

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Sullivan's Travels is one of those classics that I've always wanted to see but somehow have kept missing. It's often reference...
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You wouldn't know it to look at us

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Me and Marilyn. Marilyn and me. We do indeed have something in common. I was so sad and rattled when I got home from work last night. I ...
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Thursday, June 30, 2016

Someone threw a bomb into the clown car

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Came around the corner today, toward our cramped little four-people-in-an-office-designed-for-two space and saw telltale green and whit...
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June Challenge -- Day 30

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Click here to see what it's about 30. What do consider the best thing about starting a blog? It's a real-time snapshot of my ...
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Something that should give Bernie Sanders pause

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As I watch Sen. Elizabeth Warren on the stump with Hillary Clinton -- and know Joe Biden and Barack Obama are just weeks away from joining...
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Wednesday, June 29, 2016

June Challenge -- Day 29

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Click here to see what it's about 29. What bit of advice would you give to your 8 year old self?  I'd tell Little Gal three t...
Tuesday, June 28, 2016

The stuff of legend

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Last night, Kris Bryant did something no major league ball player has ever done before. He went 5-for-5. With 2 doubles and 3 home runs. A...
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June Challenge -- Day 28

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Click here to see what it's about 28. What did you want to be when you were a kid, teenager, now? First I wanted to be a teacher...
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Monday, June 27, 2016

June Challenge -- Day 27

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Click here to see what it's about 27.  If you could turn into any animal for a day, which one would you pick? My cat Reynaldo. I go...
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Sunday, June 26, 2016

Sunday Stealing

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Sunday Stealing: The King of the Beasts Meme 1. Would you post a picture of you for us? Short answer: No. Longer answer: I don't ...
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June Challenge -- Day 26

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Click here to see what it's about 26. What’s your favorite store to browse in? Macy's on State Street. It's huge, has ...

Wasted Day!

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One: I can't believe I did this. Two: Stop reading if TMI leaves you squeamish. Friday night, I was settling in to watch Some Like It...
Saturday, June 25, 2016

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: As Long As You Love Me (1997)   1 ) This video shows the boys in the band nervously await an audition. When were you last ...
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