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 11, 2016

Photo by Bill Clinton

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A young mother named Margot was walking in the woods near her home in Chappaqua and guess who she encountered. The Clintons, walking their ...
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Thursday, November 10, 2016

So proud of my President

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Yesterday President Barack Obama said he was heartened by Donald Trump’s call for unity and added, “we are now all rooting for his succe...
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Wednesday, November 09, 2016

The morning after

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John F. Kennedy, 1961 After the shock wore off, I was offended. The thought of Donald Trump sitting in the same office as Lincoln, FDR ...
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Sunday, November 06, 2016

Sunday Stealing

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Ask, Ask, Ask 1 - Who was the last person you texted? My friend, John. He's so funny. Quite possibly the last person to get a smart p...
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Look at me, all happy

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I returned to my movie group Saturday night for the first time in ages ... well, at least since the Cubs began their glorious playoff run. I...
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Saturday, November 05, 2016

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Hold It Against Me (2011) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) Britney Spears addresses this song to a da...
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Hey, Chicago, what do you say?

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We know how to celebrate. This is what 5 million people wearing blue looks like. The Chicago River is Cubbie Blue. Art Ins...
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Thursday, November 03, 2016

Dona Nobis Pacem

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In the last speech he ever gave, Robert F. Kennedy said: "We can end the divisions within the United States. I think it's qu...
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So it finally happened

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Last night's game had it all: home runs, fielding gems, stolen bases, wild pitches, big leads, bigger rallies, a rain delay and an ex...
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Wednesday, November 02, 2016

Exhausted but very, very happy

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I am so lucky to live in a great city and to be cheering for a great team. Jake was great & Russell got a grand slam!
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Monday, October 31, 2016

We live to fly the W one more time!

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Photo courtesy of The Chicago Tribune . This is a shot of the overflow in front of Wrigley Field Sunday night. Fans (and police) are mi...
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Sunday, October 30, 2016

Sunday Stealing

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Halloween Meme 1. What is the worst treat to get when trick-or-treating? Anything that came unwrapped while bouncing around in my bag. My ...
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I admit this isn't good

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I'm exhausted. Watching my Cubs fall to the Indians has been highly stressful. And I'm not stupid -- I know how hard it will be to...
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Hmmmm ....

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Saturday I had my regularly scheduled, once-every-two-years appointment with my gyne. While naturally I didn't leave with my test result...
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October Challenge -- Day 30

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Today's October Daily Prompt: Favorite Costume It's my favorite because I've still got the dress. I don'...
Saturday, October 29, 2016

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Tubular Bells (1973) 1) According to Reader's Digest, The Exorcist is the scariest movie of all time. Have you seen it,...
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October Challenge -- Day 29

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Today's October Daily Prompt: Throwback When I trick or treated, this was by far my favorite candy. Since it was no on...
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Friday, October 28, 2016

October Challenge -- Day 28

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Today's October Daily Prompt: Something black It's an obvious choice, I know, but I've always had a fondness fo...
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October Challenge -- Day 27

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Today's October Daily Prompt: 11:11 PM Zzzz ... I unintentionally crashed on the sofa after work.
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Keeping my Cubbie karma clear

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I walked around at lunchtime, taking pictures of the W's I saw in The Loop. I'm going to do the same this Saturday afternoon, arou...
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