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.

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Anthony Rizzo and dogs

Two things to brighten any day: The Cubs' Anthony Rizzo and fur babies. Rizz with the service dog he provided for the Joe Dimaggio C...

Monday, February 17, 2020

Tuesday 4

Toiletries and Cosmetics 1. What brand of shampoo do you think works best for you and what does it do for you? Four days/week I ...

Introducing Darius. Or maybe not.

My OneWord for this year is MORE. I chose MORE to remind myself that's all I need to do. Not "everything," not "all,...

"This is what I'm meant to do with my life"

So said my niece as she explained her foster parent training to me. She and her fiance are beginning by becoming respite caregivers. If fos...

Bad days down south

Henry's weekend got off to bad start. Patrick -- a lifelong friend of Reg's who stays with them each winter -- came home Saturday...

Sunday, February 16, 2020

Sunday Stealing

Happy Birthday, Bev! Have you ever ... 1. Broken a bone? Yes. My clavicle when I was a pre-schooler. 2. Broken a window? Yes. In the de...

Saturday, February 15, 2020

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Secret Valentine (2008) Hear it here . 1) The lyrics talk about a song that's so romantic it "turns out the light...

I hurt. Now what?

I spent my long-ago 20s with a bad man. He was handsome, charming and good in bed. He was also impulsive, manipulative and violent. Everythi...

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

WWW.WEDNESDAY

WWW. WEDNESDAY asks three questions to prompt you to speak bookishly. To participate, and to see how other book lovers respon...

He can't help it. I can.

Henry was really shitty to me Monday morning. For a quick recap, he sent me a sad email Sunday night, worried about losing Reg and wondering...

Monday, February 10, 2020

Tuesday 4

Reading Is Fundamental 1. Do you have some favorite books to share? My all-time favorite book is the one I learned the most from: JF...

Sunday, February 09, 2020

Sorry, but I get the Oscars

Henry called tonight. I didn't pick up. Then he emailed. I'm not answering. I am watching the Oscars. I wait all year for this. ...

Easier to write

I recently posted about my friend, Kathy, and how concerned I was about her precipitous mental decline . She forgets things she's just ...

Saturday, February 08, 2020

Sunday Stealing

THOUGHT PROVOKING QUESTIONS 1. Is it more important to love or be loved? To love 2. If you had the chance to go back in time and change o...

Let's hear it for The Gold Guy!

Sunday means Oscar. And I looooove Oscar. Here are my daring predictions for the acting categories: Best Supporting Actress : Laura De...

"Hi, Neighbor!"

I had a happy encounter today on my neighborhood's busiest boulevard. I'd just been to the dentist -- that tooth sensitivity I'...

Saturday 9

Two Divided by Love (1971) Unfamiliar with this week's song? You can hear it here . 1) Sam's teacher told her she'd use ...

I suppose this was "locker room talk," too

George Romney's son honored his father by acting on their shared faith, by discussing how seriously one must take an oath before God. ...

Monday, February 03, 2020

Tuesday 4

HOME WORK 1. Are you an impulse buyer or do you weigh the value/cost/necessity before you buy? Impulse 2. What do you really resent ...

Sunday, February 02, 2020

Sunday Stealing

ANOTHER FOOD MEME How do you like your eggs? Usually over easy. Sometimes scrambled. Occasionally in an omelette, if I'm in a particul...

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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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