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.

Sunday, August 20, 2017

Sunday Stealing

Something Different 1. What is a normal thing that took you an embarrassingly long time to learn? Measurements. In fact, I still don't...

August Happiness Challenge: Day 19

Rizz suggests pizza for breakfast, too On Day 19, I'm happy for pizza. Half cheese/half sausage. All very, very good. For a week ...

Saturday, August 19, 2017

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) ... because Joy recommended it 1) The Beatles recorded this after they...

August Happiness Challenge: Day 18

Rizz loves how virtuous I am On Day 18, I'm happy that I got off my ass. This afternoon, when I settled in to watch the Cubs game, ...

Friday, August 18, 2017

August Happiness Challenge: Day 17

Rizz loves Miller Lite On Day 17, I'm happy that beer has no cholesterol. With that pesky insurance physical coming up Saturday,...

Thursday, August 17, 2017

August Happiness Challenge: Day 16

Rizz loves sending it out of the park On Day 15, I'm happy for Anthony Rizzo. It was bound to happen -- one day in August I...

Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Attention must be paid

I called in sick today because 1) I hate the way everyone at work has been leaning on me and taking me for granted and 2) it's Elvis Day...

August Happiness Challenge: Day 15

Rizz loves it when we're a team On Day 15, I'm happy for partnership. Today was not a good day. The national news has depre...

Monday, August 14, 2017

August Happiness Challenge: Day 14

Rizz loves it when it's free On Day 14, I'm happy for free food. My dinner tonight was provided by my employers. First, at ...

Sunday, August 13, 2017

August Happiness Challenge: Day 13

Rizz loves new old movies On Day 13, I'm happy for Turner Classic Movies. Every August, we classic movie fans celebrate Summ...

Saturday, August 12, 2017

Sunday Stealing

Make a difference today 1. What is the favorite piece of art you own? I have this, numbered and signed by the artist. I love it and ...

August Happiness Challenge: Day Twelve

Rizz enjoys paying the mortgage On Day Twelve, I'm happy for Social Security. I received a statement from the Social Security Admi...

Prayers for my country

Last weekend, a mosque in Minnesota was bombed. My President still has not issued a statement. Today, in Charlottesville, a woman was kill...

The Hot 100

Thank you, Endomental! I love this list. Rotten Tomatoes aggregates the 100 most popular movies into a list, using the criteria of num...

Friday, August 11, 2017

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Start Me Up (1981) ... because Kwizgiver recommended The Rolling Stones 1) That's a goat wearing a high heel. What's...

August Happiness Challenge: Day 11

Rizz is refreshed On Day Eleven, I'm happy I took a nap. Our office closes early on Friday afternoons. These days always feel delic...

August Happiness Challenge: Day 10

Rizz is happy for me On Day Ten, I'm happy I got high five'd. For the last three weeks, I've been in this Second City story...

Hi, I'm Fatty McFatterson

Twenty years ago, I was worried about my mom, her finances, and what would happen to her if something happened to me. Yes, I already had a g...

Thursday, August 10, 2017

August Happiness Challenge: Day 9

Rizz appreciates characters On Day Nine, I'm happy about Gray and White Kitten and The Walking Dude. Gray and White Kitten was...

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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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