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, May 26, 2017

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Stars and Stripes Forever  1) Memorial Day was introduced after the Civil War. War memorials, as well as the graves of ...
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A new member to my household

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I went out this afternoon and bought myself a bed. A Serta iComfort Blue 100 Gentle mattress and box spring, to be exact. It promises me ...
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The Friday 56

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The Friday 56 Rules: *Grab a book, any book. *Turn to page 56 or 56% in your eReader (If you have to improvise, that's ok.) *Fin...
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Tragedy ahead

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"Seeking immunity" "Taking the 5th" "Rolling disclosures" "Subpoena issued by a special Senate subcomm...
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Sometimes it feels like work

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Checking my Facebook feed is a long slog these days. Some things make me smile. My old friend Tom got whisked away by his wife for a bi...
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Wednesday, May 24, 2017

WWW.WEDNESDAY

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WWW.WEDNESDAY asks three questions to prompt you to speak bookishly. To participate, and to see how other book lovers responded, click h...
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Nail polish and mimosas

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Here it is Wednesday and I'm just now catching the blogosphere up on my weekend!* Saturday afternoon brought me to the salon for my ...
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Saturday, May 20, 2017

She's kicking ass and taking names

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Connie had a vet appointment this morning. Whoever would have thought that such a compact little body could emit so very many loud noises?...
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Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Him or Me -- What's It Gonna Be? (1967) 1) In this song, a man pleads with his girlfriend to make up her mind. Do you con...
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Friday, May 19, 2017

Donald Trump is off on his first international trip

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I hope he does well. I really do. You should hope so, too.
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Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love

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My friends, Henry and Reg, celebrated their 26th anniversary by going to the Key West Courthouse and taking out a marriage license. They wan...
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Art complements life

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Last night my movie group saw a mostly forgotten film from 1948 called Apartment for Peggy . It's a comedy-drama about postwar newlywe...
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Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Tears and Nosebleeds

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Donald Trump is getting ready to take his first international trip as President. As I understand it, he's hitting Saudi Arabia, Israel, ...
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Sunday, May 14, 2017

Sunday Stealing

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 Sunday Stealing : The Getting to Know You Questions 1. What is your occupation right now? How long have you been there? I am an advertisin...
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Why I'm mad at myself

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So far this year, I've spent $300 on Cubs tickets.  $100 for a seat for the game I'm going to with John in June. $200 for two seat...
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Saturday, May 13, 2017

Saturday 9

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Mama Can't Buy You Love (1979) 1) This week's artist, Elton John, was made an Offic e of Arts and Letters -- one of France...
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ONEWORD: Struggling with My Focus

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Yup, this photo just about sums it up. Chuck, an art director I once worked with, explains this away by saying we're creatives, an...
Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Our nation turns its lonely eyes to you

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I know, I know. My Facebook feed includes progressives. I'm aware that John McCain is a popular punching bag. He's grumpy. He has ex...
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It's had an impact on my mood

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Prior to Tuesday night, the Cubs had lost 4 in a row. No one on the team had especially distinguished himself in the series against the Ya...
Sunday, May 07, 2017

Sunday Stealing

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Sunday Stealing: The Chicago Crazy Questions 1) What was your dream growing up? Oh, it changed often, as it does with most kids. When I ...
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They didn't look like champions last night

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The Cubs winning the World Series has changed my outlook. I used to be able to watch, even enjoy, sloppy games because I didn't see the...
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I had the chicken, he had the pizza

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Of course. My nephew always has the pizza. Our little lunch lasted more than three hours . In retrospect, I'm sorry we kept the booth ...
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Saturday, May 06, 2017

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: The Tide Is High (1980)   Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1 ) This song was originally performed in 19...
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