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, October 21, 2020

Make him hear you

I know that, as the election approaches, we're all being splashed by what JBKO called the "river of sludge." The innuendo and...

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

WWW.WEDNESDAY

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

Pick up your damn phone!

I love my friend John. We have been friends for 39 years. The hallmark of our relationship is that we tend to take each other as we are. We...

Monday, October 19, 2020

Why can't Christians behave like Christians?

Donald Trump's noisiest supporters seem to be self-identified Christians. As a Christian myself, I find much of their behavior mystifyin...

Saturday, October 17, 2020

Sunday Stealing

PEACHRISTY 1. What kinds of things do you like to write? Letters, articles, fiction, work assignments ... I enjoy it all except poetry. I...

Detour on the road to Crazy Town

This week marks the second anniversary of my friend Henry's accident . Physically, he has recovered amazingly well and I'm grateful....

Friday, October 16, 2020

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Vision of Love (1990) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) The lyrics refer to "sweet destiny....

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

WWW.WEDNESDAY

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

The deed is done

My niece is married. She wore her perfect dress: a tea length tulle from David's Bridal. She was inspired by the dress my mother wore ...

We're related!

When my niece married Mark, his family's cat and I became in-laws. We hit it off instantly and he tried to run away with me by climbing ...

My cute little cabin

I was in Holland Michigan for my niece's wedding and stayed at a little coach house. I had it all to myself and was happy here. No photo...

Reminder

I flew in to GRR in Grand Rapids, which is known as Gerald R. Ford International Airport. On my way to the baggage carousel, I got my geek...

Monday, October 12, 2020

I am on vacation... I am on vacation...

I'm in the midst of four days off. Thursday/Friday/Monday/Tuesday. I looked at my email on Thursday afternoon and chimed in on something...

Friday, October 09, 2020

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: One Night Standards (2019) 1) The video for this song takes place in a motel and the story is told from the point of view ...

Props to the Birthday Boy

I wrote this on John's 75h birthday. Today he would be 80. He'll always be family John Lennon came into my life when I wa...

Thursday, October 08, 2020

Now I want to take a shower

I completely adore Carole Lombard. She's sophisticated and funny and completely unique. No one talked faster, moved more gracefully, ...

Tuesday, October 06, 2020

WWW.WEDNESDAY

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

Sunday, October 04, 2020

Monday Madness

WHAT'S SO SPECIAL QUESTIONS 1. Tell us about a special piece of cookware, dinnerware, or kitchen item in your home that has sentimental ...

Sunday Stealing

FUNNY QUESTIONS 1. If You Could Use A Time Machine To Go Back In Time To Fix One Thing Or Go To The Future To See What It Is Like Which Wo...

Slam, bam, tang

I don't usually drink martinis. They hit me too hard. But Saturday was a special occasion. Joanna and I celebrated her birthday. And a g...

I miss them already

I am bereft. The Cubs' season ended Friday afternoon. But they made it to the play offs, and even more important, they were the only MLB...

He's my President, too

Donald Trump is in the hospital with the corona virus. Naturally, I am very upset about this. First of all, he is my President. His illness ...

Friday, October 02, 2020

Saturday 9

What's Love Got to Do with It? (1984) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . What's Love Got to Do with It is a...

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

WWW.WEDNESDAY

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

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