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.

Saturday, November 26, 2016

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Baby's in Black 1) Black is this week's signature color because Friday, November 25, was "Black Friday,...

Friday, November 25, 2016

So now I've seen it

I crashed when I got home from Thanksgiving dinner, and then found myself wide awake at 1:00 AM. I grabbed the remote and can now report...

Happy Birthday to Me, Part 4

John, Gregory and I got together for Thanksgiving at the Weber Grill restaurant. We sat in the first booth you see there, right behind ...

Happy Birthday to Me, Part 3

I forgot! When I got home from Memphis I found a package for me in the lobby. My aunt/Godmother sent me a big box filled with different te...

Thursday, November 24, 2016

Happy Birthday to Me, Part 2

Wednesday night, Barb and I had dinner and then saw a play. She, of course, forgot my gift at home. She's done this in the past. I susp...

Random Observations from Graceland

The Cubs don't just belong to me. Naturally I traveled with my wardrobe of Cubs Championship tshirts. I was surprised and happy by how ...

Lord Almighty! I really do love The King.

I sang almost every moment I was in Memphis. No shit. I sing badly, so it was done softly. And in public, it was mostly absent minded, croon...

More of my visit with The King

Last Sunday I ran away to Memphis and stayed at the Guesthouse at Graceland . The hotel was awesome. But it was only the appetizer. Gracelan...

This says it all

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

You gotta see this

The Guesthouse at Graceland is proud of their "Elvis-inspired decor." I shall share it here. It delighted me everywhere I looked (...

Yes, I am this shallow

... but in the context of my birthday and The King, it feels appropriate. The Guesthouse at Graceland is a beautiful structure, the bigg...

Sunday, November 20, 2016

Sunday Stealing

Getting to Know You Questions 1. Would you prefer to be smart or happy, and why? Happy. I think there's more contentment associated ...

The good with the bad

Today should have been a good day. First I had a haircut and was heartened to hear my stylist tell me that he can barely spot the hair l...

Saturday, November 19, 2016

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Cabaret (1972) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) In this song, Liza Minnelli encourages you to put ...

Happy Birthday to Me, Part 2

Cousin Rose sent me a shirt I hadn't seen before! It's a little too tight across the bust, so I'm returning it for a bigger s...

Friday, November 18, 2016

KB! MVP!

Happy Birthday to Me, Part 1

I haven't been feeling very birthday yet. Part of it is that baseball (blissfully!) ran into November and it threw off my schedule for o...

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Still, I'm glad we did it

Today is the birthday of Will, the moderator of our classic movie group. Last night we had a little celebration -- cupcakes, salsa/chips and...

As if more proof is required

The best people love the Cubs. Yes, that's the Holy Father with a cap and a ball signed by the whole team. (He's with Cardinal Bl...

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The Gal Herself: Quote from Edward Gorey: Books. Cats. Life Is Good. (That really sums me up pretty neatly.)

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