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, November 28, 2019

I'm thankful

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I'm so grateful these two are healthy! Reynaldo and Connie are my responsibility and my joy. They have much to teach me, if only I'l...

I yelled at a homeless man ...

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... and I'm not sorry. I know I should be sorry. I wish I was sorry. Compassion for the least among us is the hallmark of my Christian f...
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Wednesday, November 27, 2019

3 baggies and a crumpled $5 bill

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I made baggies for the homeless people I pass every day. Each one included a packet of tissues, cough drops, Chap Stick, hand lotion, a bre...
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Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Tuesday 4

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About Thanksgiving 1.   What is your favorite Thanksgiving show/animated show? I don't really have a favorite Thanksgiving show, b...
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Sunday, November 24, 2019

Sunday Stealing

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Swapbot. 1. You can breathe underwater or be able to fly. Which one would you choose and why?  Fly. Then I would never be late for anythi...
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Happy Birthday to Me -- Part 6

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Celebrating on Southport. Saturday my classic film group met at the Music Box Theater on Southport to see Lover Come Back . It's not ...
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Saturday, November 23, 2019

Happy Birthday to Me -- Part 5

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Old friends. On Friday, my actual birthday, I met up with John and Mindy at Madison Tavern. We've been friends now for (gulp!) more t...
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Friday, November 22, 2019

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: No More Tears (Enough Is Enough) 1979 Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) This lyrics use weather as m...
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Happy Birthday to Me -- Part 4

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Across the miles. I opened a pair of packages on Thursday. First, from my oldest friend. She sent me a page-a-day 2020 calendar of quotes...
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Thursday, November 21, 2019

Happy Birthday to Me, Part 3

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At the office. Well, Wednesday was a first! My team actually celebrated me! Let me explain: For the last four years, when Monsieur Accou...
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Will it be a happy new year?

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Wednesday's 10:30 meeting was a nothingburger . It was difficult for the woman who called it. She is my boss' boss, and has been tol...
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Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Happy Birthday to Me, Part 2

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A gift from Rose. A couple months ago, I mentioned to my cousin that I was skipping the 2020 TCM Film Festival. My niece's out-of-town...
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Monday, November 18, 2019

Tuesday 4

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Holiday Favorites   1.   Favorite Holiday Of Yours? I'll say Thanksgiving, because it's coming up next and I'm excit...
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Wedneday morning at 10:30

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That's when I will find out what's going on with my career. On the one hand, it can't be too dire. They don't generally ...
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He's "perfect"

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The vet reports that Reynaldo's thyroid test came back "perfect." I am so relieved! I admit I was very worried about my lit...
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Sunday, November 17, 2019

Happy Birthday to Me, Part 1

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I didn't think Kathy remembered. But she did! She came into town to take me to lunch and a movie. She's on a fixed income now, so ...
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Saturday, November 16, 2019

Sunday Stealing

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Facebook Questions 1) What is your favorite TV show (currently)? This Is Us   2) Would you like to be a child again? Not really 3) Has ...
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Color Me Happy

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The Decades Channel is showing 86 episodes of Batman . I am delirious with joy. First of all, it's just too funny. Adam West is pit...
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Friday, November 15, 2019

Saturday 9

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Judy at Carnegie Hall (1961) We're spotlighting this legendary concert because  Bev from Sunday Stealing loves Judy Garland. This w...
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Feisty and confused

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Saturday morning at 8:00 AM, Reynaldo is having blood work done. Hyperthyroidism is common in geriatric cats and Rey is now 15, so it just...
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Tuesday, November 12, 2019

I think too much about sleep

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My sleep schedule is completely messed up! Monday night, I was exhausted as I rode the el home. I thought it was the stress and newness ...
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