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, December 10, 2016

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Snowbird (1971) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) In this song, Elvis wants the snowbird to fly awa...
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Friday, December 09, 2016

I refuse to be that person

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It's not news to you if you read this blog -- I was very much against Donald Trump's election. And, if you're one of the people ...

Happy birthday to me, part 7

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Wednesday night was a mixed bag with Barb, as time with Barb just naturally will be from now on. She is, after all, dealing with her husb...
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Tuesday, December 06, 2016

WWW.WEDNESDAY

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To participate, and to see how others responded, click  here .  1. What are you currently reading? Hercule Poir...

Happy birthday to me, part 6

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A box of books! My friend in Key West, Henry, now works at the library. He loves it. He loves being surrounded by fellow book lovers, loves...
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Monday, December 05, 2016

A quiet gem

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No gunplay. No explosions. No car crashes. While this movie has heroes, they do not possess super powers. Loving is the story of Richar...
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Saturday, December 03, 2016

Sunday Stealing

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Sunday Stealing 1. YOU HAVE 10 BUCKS AND NEED TO BUY SNACKS AT A GAS STATION. WHAT DO YOU GET? Chips and the biggest Coke they've got...
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Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Take My Breath Away 1) When were you last breathless? Friday. Hustling up the stairs to the el. It's two flights and I...
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On the house!

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One of my favorite things to do has always been to celebrate the weekend with a coffee shop breakfast while reading my book. This morning ...
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That was humbling

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I'm riding the el home the other night, my nose buried in a book. A man across the aisle keeps saying, "Miss! Miss!" but I d...

My new tradition

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In years gone by, I've gone to the local grocery store and plucked "ornaments" off the "giving tree." Each ornament ...

The joy of the end of the line

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Every year the CTA has a holiday train. There's car a decorated for the holidays and The Big Guy himself follows along. It's a...
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Happy Birthday to me, part 5

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I love this movie. Yes, underneath all her charm and glamour, Holly Golightly is a hooker. And I suppose it's not a stretch in the s...
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Sunday, November 27, 2016

Sunday Stealing

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  Silver Thanksgiving Questions How many Thanksgivings do you attend? Just one. I don't personally know anybody who attends more than...
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I don't like her and you can't make me

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Movie stars are funny creatures. Their charisma often overwhelms their performances, but if you like them, you don't care. Katharine H...
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Saturday, November 26, 2016

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Baby's in Black 1) Black is this week's signature color because Friday, November 25, was "Black Friday,...
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Friday, November 25, 2016

So now I've seen it

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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...
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Happy Birthday to Me, Part 4

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John, Gregory and I got together for Thanksgiving at the Weber Grill restaurant. We sat in the first booth you see there, right behind ...
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Happy Birthday to Me, Part 3

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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...
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Thursday, November 24, 2016

Happy Birthday to Me, Part 2

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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...
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