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, May 20, 2018

When the old reliables make me sad ...

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Two of the things that I can depend on to cheer me up are failing me, and consequently my mood is dark. 1) Books. I began reading Rober...
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I can't save them all

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My relentless knee ache is now just a twinge. I'm so grateful, I've been babying it a bit. Instead of taking the backstairs up from ...
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That didn't go as I expected

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The last few mornings, I've actually awakened without crushing worry. My knee suddenly no longer aches, and I had decided to do a cash...
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Saturday, May 19, 2018

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Last Night a DJ Saved My Life! (1982) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) This song is about a girl ...
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Diana's Boys arrive at the Church

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I believe she's sees, and she's proud. Meghan's mother looks so proud, too. And as I watched Charles chat with Meghan as he...
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Friday, May 18, 2018

Where's Poppa?

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Naturally, I've been devouring news about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. I have watched Diana's Boys grow up, and think Princes ...
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Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Close, but no cigar

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I found myself really, really wishing I was a guy today. But Freud was wrong. It was not because I want to pee standing up. I really str...
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Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Lisa Lott is running for Superior Court Judge!

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I know because I sent postcards out on her behalf yesterday. I'm doing this as part of the Postcards to Voters program. More than 20,...
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Sunday, May 13, 2018

In honor of my mother

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This post, from 2009, recounts the last happy Mother's Day I spent with my mom. Following this spring Sunday, she seemed to get more vag...
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Sunday Stealing

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Mary's Questions If you could, where would you max out a credit card? With the handyman! I'd get new windows, finish the bat...
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Oh, I love her!

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I am speaking of the luminous Carole Lombard. She was completely unique. No one delivered a line like Lombard. She spoke fast and had a spec...
Saturday, May 12, 2018

Saturday 9

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Mother and Child Reunion 1) The title of this song, "Mother and Child Reunion," came from a dish Paul Simon had at a Chinese r...
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Friday, May 11, 2018

History was made, and I missed it!

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My friend Kathy fell into excellent seats for Wednesday's Cub and offered to take me as her "date." Alas, I was unable to go b...
Wednesday, May 09, 2018

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 respo...
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Sunday, May 06, 2018

Sunday Stealing

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Sleepy Rambles Survey 1.   Would you ever try Fear Factor for one million dollars? Why or why not? Sure. I don't think it's...
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Saturday, May 05, 2018

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Standing on the Corner (1956) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) In this song, four friends congregat...
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Home soon!

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I got some good news from Napoleon and Caleb.  Randi will soon be released from the hospital! Cancer free and infection free. She'll ...
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Shabby

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Representative of my abode My boss showed us the real estate listing for his house. It's gorgeous! And it left me feeling bad about ...
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Friday, May 04, 2018

I'm happier when it goes both ways

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My oldest friend has battled mightily with depression and health issues. When the world overwhelms her, she has a tendency to shut off. Th...
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