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, March 08, 2020

Fun with technology

Saturday night, when I was on the phone with my oldest friend, Kathy texted me. She was on her way home from a little weekend getaway wi...

Sunday Stealing

COTTAGE BY THE SEA 01 What is the worst nickname that anyone has ever called you? When we were in junior high, my older sister like...

And so we begin again

Saturday afternoon, I had my first session with a new therapist. It felt good. I made the appointment to talk about Henry. Our relation...

Friday, March 06, 2020

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Bye, Bye Blackbird (1957) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) In this song, Julie London complains ab...

Achingly proud of him

My nephew worked hard for Elizabeth Warren. Though managing a full class load, he still spent his weekends driving three hours from his do...

Thursday, March 05, 2020

A letter from Darius

As part of my commitment to my OneWord, I want to do MORE to help make the world a better place. So when my church asked for volunteers to...

A hamster on a wheel

Last Friday, I got a big project at 3:45 PM. It covered three of our client's lesser lines of business. I worked Friday night, all day...

An object in motion stays in motion

Worked out at lunchtime Wednesday! Pretty much had the place to myself,* so I took the opportunity to do floor exercises for my back, the...

Wednesday, March 04, 2020

Oh, Dear God, SHUT UP!

My friend Chuck just posted this on Facebook. Chuck is nice but full of shit. "The Establishment" didn't boost Biden. The ...

Monday, March 02, 2020

Tuesday 4

Food Glorious Food! 1. How often do you find yourself shopping for groceries? Weather permitting – I don’t dri...

Sunday, March 01, 2020

Sunday Stealing

Bicycle Sidewalk 1. Do you think animals dream? I know they do. I've seen my cats twitch and wiggle and then wake up with a start....

Why I oughta ...

There's a big presentation on Tuesday morning at 9:00 AM. If it goes well, we could regain some lost luster with my client. Or it could ...

"Why would I be mad?"

I got an email from Henry, telling me that he was upset about doing battle with the county over his health benefits . "I had an acciden...

I know He's a fan

Yesterday, the cloudless sky was my favorite color: Cubbie blue. This confirms my hypothesis that the Lord is a Cub fan.

Saturday, February 29, 2020

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: On the Radio (1979) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) The action begins when a letter falls out of ...

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

WWW.WEDNESDAY

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

Have I cracked the code?

I've been at my wit's end when it comes to my dear friend, Henry. How can we continue to be close if lashes out at me all the time? ...

Monday, February 24, 2020

Tuesday 4

Odds and Ends Tuesday 4 # 8 1. You're having a lovely dinner party for friends and family. What will you serve for appetiz...

Saturday, February 22, 2020

Sunday Stealing

Getting to Know You 1. What is your favorite color? Cubbie blue. 2. If you could get on a plane tomorrow and travel anywhere, where wo...

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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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