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.

Wednesday, August 07, 2019

I only had $10

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I saw Caleb on Monday evening! In his same old spot. But without Napoleon . He was panhandling because he needed an extra, unexpected $70. N...
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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 responde...
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Tuesday, August 06, 2019

I knew what it was before I opened it.

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As soon as I took the letter from my mailbox, I knew the contents. My doctor has announced her retirement. I am upset about this because...
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I don't know what to think ...

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Spent Sunday with John, finally celebrating his July 3rd birthday. It was bittersweet, and it left me feeling confused. He is so very thin...
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August Happiness Challenge -- Day 6

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Today's happiness -- "The Gal Show." Spent the day down at the client's HQ and I presented new creative to six p...
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Monday, August 05, 2019

August Happiness Challenge -- Day 5

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Today's happiness -- Reynaldo. Yes, my beige demon is high maintenance. He gets bored overnight and wakes me up by knocking things ...
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Sunday, August 04, 2019

August Happiness Challenge -- Day 4

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Today's happiness -- Free books. To thank us for helping with the sale, we volunteers were allowed to take as many "left over...
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We have a winner

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The curtain has come down on this year's library book sale. Every year there's a book that my neighbors donate in big numbers....
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Sunday Stealing

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From the 500 Question Survey 1. Have you read anything by C.S. Lewis? Nope. 2. What is your favorite movie with Jack Nicholson? T...
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Saturday, August 03, 2019

April Happiness Challenge -- Day 3

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Today's happiness -- A nice, long nap. This was a nothing day, the kind of day I love. I had pigs in a blanket for lunch, lingering...
Friday, August 02, 2019

Saturday 9

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  Saturday 9: Brand New Life (The Theme from Who's the Boss ) (1984) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here .   1) Wh...
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August Happiness Challenge -- Day 2

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Today's happiness -- I have to admit it's getting better. I went to the chiropractor today and, aside from a little stiffn...
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Oversharing

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I am careful with this blog. None of my family or close friends knows about it, and their names have all been changed so even if they did a ...
Thursday, August 01, 2019

August Happiness Challenge -- Day 1

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Today's happiness -- A long walk on a perfect summer night. Got out of work early today. Everyone else went to the company picnic,...
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Wednesday, July 31, 2019

I don't hate Hillary Clinton

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She doesn't look scary. I don't like her. Never have. But I don't hate her. If I drove and she was in front of my car, I w...
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The perfect message for pay day

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Sometimes I hate my job. My boss has been an absentee landlord for the last few weeks. He bought a new house and the move didn't go...
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Tuesday, July 30, 2019

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, ...
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Sunday, July 28, 2019

Happy birthday to my all-time idol

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Today, JBKO would turn 90. No public woman ever made steel look more feminine. No other First Lady faced as much and handled it with as mu...
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Saturday, July 27, 2019

Sunday Stealing

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Durward Discussion 1.  What is the nearest book to you?  Your Kindle does not count. The Cubs Way , about the 2016 World Champions. I fo...
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