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, November 09, 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 ...

Compassion Challenge -- Day 9

I'm encouraged to participate in this November challenge with my church congregation. Inspiring Compassion: The 30 Day Compassion Chall...

Monday, November 08, 2021

Compassion Challenge -- Day 8

I'm encouraged to participate in this November challenge with my church congregation. Inspiring Compassion: The 30 Day Compassion Chall...

Sunday, November 07, 2021

I'm always late for church!

Even when it's virtual, I just can't seem to get it together in time. Anyway, I missed service altogether last week and didn't s...

Diana is just not Jackie

I loved Pablo Larrain's Jackie . It's a super-depressing movie, but it's engaging and human, taking Jacqueline Kennedy through t...

Friday, November 05, 2021

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: All I Have to Do Is Dream (1958) Unfamiliar with this week's song. Hear it here . 1 ) Did you dream last night? My sleep...

Wednesday, November 03, 2021

Dona Nobis Pacem

I am a peace blogger. Here's why. I live in a city that awash in illegal guns and blood. I'm scared, angry and oh-so tired. Let...

Tuesday, November 02, 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 he...

Big OOPS!

Some in my Zoom movie group drone on and on and are obnoxious. Worst of all is Marvin. He's about 40 and new to classic film, which he b...

"Steve Kornacki at the Big Board!"

Six of my favorite words. He makes MSNBC's coverage. He's so passionate, you can't help but care what happens in tiny Bath Count...

Monday, November 01, 2021

Get ready!

On November 4, I'm joining in Mimi's Blogblast for Peace . Why don't you do the same? It would be lovely if we filled the ...

Saturday, October 30, 2021

Meet Roy Hobbs

Roy Hobbs behind bars He began Thursday at the shelter. By Thursday night, he was home. Here. With me and Connie. I actually met him last Su...

Friday, October 29, 2021

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Werewolves of London (1978) Unfamiliar with this week's featured song? Hear it here . 1) In this song, Warren Ze...

Tuesday, October 26, 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 he...

Sunday, October 24, 2021

Sunday Stealing

From Mosher's Unimaginatively Edited Blog 1. First thing you wash in the shower? My face. (Aveeno Ultra-Calming Foaming Cleanser) 2. Wha...

Two sides to everything

A Chicagoland mom tweeted out this Florida vacation photo of her son and my favorite-most Cub ballplayer, and Top 5 Human, Anthony Rizzo. S...

Shot #3 is in the books

Friday evening I got my third Pfizer in my right arm, and my annual flu shot in the left. I woke up feeling fine Saturday morning, just a li...

Friday, October 22, 2021

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Bang! (2020) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) This song is about a young man who is living on his ow...

Thursday, October 21, 2021

What a nice thing to say!

Got an email filled with photos of Kathleen's son's wedding. Her note said, "My kids could not have grown into the people they ...

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