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, January 17, 2021

SUNDAY STEALING

A to Z A - Annoyance: That my work laptop is piece of shit B - Bestest Friend[s]: My oldest friend C - Car: None D - Day or night: Dep...

Friday, January 15, 2021

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Thank U, Next (2018) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) In this song, Ariana Grande thanks her former b...

I'm a Mazurki Maniac

Do you know Letterboxd ? It's like Goodreads, but for movies. You can log each movie you watched, rate it, note where/why you viewed it...

Thursday, January 14, 2021

How can he be sick?

Reynaldo seems so content these days! He loves watching the goings on in our home from the safety and comfort of his new favorite box. Hi...

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

WWW.WEDNESDAY

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

Monday, January 11, 2021

81 Days!

According to Commissioner Rob Manfred, the Cubs 2021 season will start on time on April 1 and will include a full 162 games. Rizz and I are ...

"Let's GO!"

As soon as I took the carrier out of the closet, Reynaldo jumped in. If we're going somewhere, let's GO! And so we went to the vet. ...

He said this. All of this.

Here's the transcript of what our President said to the rally just before his supporters marched up the street to the Capitol. It's...

Sunday, January 10, 2021

SUNDAY STEALING

JANUARY 1. What are your plans for January? I don't know that I have any! I was sick throughout December and while I'm on the mend,...

Saturday, January 09, 2021

Looking somehow less arrogant

President Donald Trump has never hidden his misogyny. Remember when Megyn Kelly asked him why he publicly dismissed women as “fat pigs, dogs...

Friday, January 08, 2021

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: All Shook Up (1957) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . Chosen because January 8 is the anniversary of Elvis...

Joy and respite

Today would be Elvis' 86th birthday. It's Friday. I'm weary from a busy week at work and a sad and sorry week in Donald Trump...

Thursday, January 07, 2021

Take heart! This happened, too.

I went to bed Tuesday night so happy. I'd spent the evening watching my beloved Steve Kornacki at The Big Board, and it was a good nig...

What he said

As I've always and often said on this blog, "Mitt Romney is a gentleman with whom I disagree on everything." But he is a gentl...

Wednesday, January 06, 2021

Heartsick and disgusted

First, my President told his supporters that, "We will stop the steal!" He said, "After this [rally], we're going to walk...

Sunday, January 03, 2021

Sunday Stealing

THE END OF THE YEAR First things first, did you have a good year? NO! However, there were bright spots. My niece was a beautiful bride i...

They've been there for me

When I think back on my battle with covid -- which is, blissfully, nearly over -- I will remember the comfort of Friends . In addition t...

Friday, January 01, 2021

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Feels like the First Time (1977) 1) Look up from your screen. What's the first thing you see? The armoire. 2) Looking back...

Reluctant to throw 2020 away

Same photo, new year Last year, in my kitchen I hung a wall calendar that I'd purchased to support Colonial Williamsburg. I used it for ...

Welcome, 2021!

OK, so 2020 wasn't a good year. But it ended on a high note. Food, glorious food! I went to Boston Market and picked up my celebratory m...

Tuesday, December 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, click ...

Monday, December 28, 2020

Guess who's feeling passive aggressive

Ah, my oldest friend. I love her more than anything, but man, she can grind my gears. Case in point: She is very comfortable going weeks wi...

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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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