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, October 17, 2021

Sunday Stealing

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THIS SIDE OF THE POND 1. What's something you've recently accomplished solo? Um ... I guess the blog posts I was assigned to our aut...
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I'm not a well woman

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I no longer know how to make friends. Up until covid, it's always been my thing. My dad's favorite Gal story* was about me at, age ...
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Saturday, October 16, 2021

One less thing to worry about

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Connie and I went to the vet this morning. Her erratic litter box habits were our primary topic of conversation. I was grateful that neither...
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Overheard today

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"Hubs be cray-cray." Said by a woman at least 50 years old. Let me translate for you. "My husband is crazy." When she is...
Friday, October 15, 2021

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Livin' La Vida Loca (1999) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) Ricky Martin sings that he and the girl...
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What does my future hold?

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 The office reopens November 1. I've been away from day-to-day commuting for 17 months now. What will it be like?  I've been settin...
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Thursday, October 14, 2021

I made Aaron cry

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I am so happy Aaron is my boss. He listens. He's supportive. He's positive. His attitude has improved mine.  He mentioned that he...
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I wish she could read

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Saturday morning I take Connie to the vet. Over the last two weeks, I've concentrated on her gut. I hope that the vet will deem her con...
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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

WWW.WEDNESDAY

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WWW. WEDNESDAY asks three questions to prompt you to speak bookishly. To   participate, and to see how other book lovers responded, click  ...
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Saturday, October 09, 2021

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: She's Not There (1964) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) This song is about a young man who is ups...
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Sunday, October 03, 2021

Black becomes him

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So the Yankees made it to the post-season. By only the absolute slightest margin and at the absolute last minute. But that's OK, it just...
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What some of us live with, day in and day out

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I live in Chicagoland. Guns are a way of life here. An ugly way of life. Since Friday, two people were shot dead within five miles of my hom...
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Saturday, October 02, 2021

Sunday Stealing

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 Stolen from Facebook  1. Do you like bleu cheese? Nope 2. Coke or Pepsi?  Coke 3. Do you own a gun? Nope. Nor would I ever. 4. Hot dogs or ...
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Friday, October 01, 2021

Saturday 9

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  Cheeseburger in Paradise (1978) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) In this song, Jimmy briefly attempts a healthi...
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People can surprise you

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My little man's pawprint  ... at least when it comes to cats. The reactions to the passing of Reynaldo have surprised me. For good and ...
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Finally!

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Congratulations to Anthony Rizzo! My favorite most Cub (now a Yankee) hit a landmark home run last night in Toronto. It's been a long t...
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Thursday, September 30, 2021

Obsessed

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I'm praying for poop I have been thinking a lot about poop. Last night, in fact, I woke up pre-dawn, worried about it. I took Connie to ...
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Sunday, September 26, 2021

Sunday Stealing

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Stolen from Bun Toting Librarian 1.      When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought? "No zit...
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Saturday, September 25, 2021

"I remember Cub games with you!"

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So said both of my friend Kathleen's kids to me today. We were celebrating her son (now -- gulp! -- 30) and his bride with a belated cou...
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September is the cruelest month

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... or at least the most expensive. So far this month, I've spent about $900 I hadn't intended to. •  Easing Reynaldo out of life co...
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Friday, September 24, 2021

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Cardigan (2020) 1) When she's feeling low, Taylor Swift compares herself to an old cardigan, forgotten under the bed. D...
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