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.

Thursday, August 24, 2017

Now I'm a believer

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I always love the Cubs, no matter what. But I've had my heart broken so often that I'm afraid to hope for much. After all, 2016 was ...
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August Happiness Challenge: Day 23

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Rizz is happy about saving money. On Day 23, I'm happy for a fan in the window. For the first time in weeks, I've gone without ...
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When Van Met Liz: The Van Johnson Blogathon

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This Technicolor romance is the first Van Johnson movie I ever saw, and I saw it all the time. It seems the local TV stations could not...
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Wednesday, August 23, 2017

August Happiness Challenge: Day 22

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Rizz is all about easy On Day 22, I'm happy for Amazon. Over the weekend, I noticed yet again that I was running low on Viralysis,...
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Tuesday, August 22, 2017

August Happiness Challenge: Day 21

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Rizz appreciates men who cry On Day 21, I'm happy for tears of joy.   I didn't watch the eclipse because, to be honest, I didn...

August Happiness Challenge: Day 20

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Rizz liked the whipped cream, too On Day 20, I'm happy for sprinkles.   On Sunday I walked over to the other side of town, to the lo...
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Sunday, August 20, 2017

Sunday Stealing

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Something Different 1. What is a normal thing that took you an embarrassingly long time to learn? Measurements. In fact, I still don't...
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August Happiness Challenge: Day 19

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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 ...
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Saturday, August 19, 2017

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) ... because Joy recommended it 1) The Beatles recorded this after they...
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August Happiness Challenge: Day 18

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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

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Rizz loves Miller Lite On Day 17, I'm happy that beer has no cholesterol. With that pesky insurance physical coming up Saturday,...
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Thursday, August 17, 2017

August Happiness Challenge: Day 16

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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

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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

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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...
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Monday, August 14, 2017

August Happiness Challenge: Day 14

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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 ...
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Sunday, August 13, 2017

August Happiness Challenge: Day 13

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Rizz loves new old movies  On Day 13, I'm happy for Turner Classic Movies.   Every August, we classic movie fans celebrate Summ...
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Saturday, August 12, 2017

Sunday Stealing

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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 ...
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August Happiness Challenge: Day Twelve

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

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Last weekend, a mosque in Minnesota was bombed. My President still has not issued a statement. Today, in Charlottesville, a woman was kill...
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The Hot 100

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