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.

Monday, December 13, 2021

My wandering first baseman returns

Anthony Rizzo was in Chicago this weekend! Saturday afternoon, he checked out his toy drive at Lurie Children's' Hospital. Then he h...

Of Covid and tears

"We are all broken vessels, infinitely precious in the eyes of God." I stumbled upon that verse from the midrash in, of all thing...

Sunday, December 12, 2021

Sunday Stealing

Stolen from Fauxklore 1. Have you ever been caught outdoors away from shelter during a thunderstorm? Yes. That's why I keep an umbrella ...

Happy Birthday to Me -- Recap Edition

I consider this my favorite birthday card My birthday was 11/22. Monday of Thanksgiving week. Between the holiday, a heavy workload, and cov...

Saturday, December 11, 2021

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Drivers License (2021) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) This song is about a girl who just got her driv...

Tuesday, December 07, 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...

Sunday, December 05, 2021

Sunday Stealing

Stolen from League of Extraordinary Penpals 1. What are your plans for December? First I finish the latest BIG PROJECT, then I head to Ke...

Saturday, December 04, 2021

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Got My Mind Set on You (1976) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) George Harrison si...

Tuesday, November 30, 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, November 29, 2021

Compassion Challenge -- Day 28

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

Sunday, November 28, 2021

In honor of the Festival of Lights

Sunday Stealing

FROM MANTELLIGENCE 1. What is the craziest, most outrageous thing you want to achieve? It's neither crazy nor outrageous, but I long fo...

"Sweet Loretta Fart, she thought she was a cleaner, but she was a frying pan ..."

So I've watched all three episodes of Get Back and loved it, loved it ! Though it did reinforce my prevalent Beatle theory, which is th...

Saturday, November 27, 2021

Compassion Challenge -- Day 26

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

Friday, November 26, 2021

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Black Velvet (1989) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) This song was chosen because yesterday was Black...

Thursday, November 25, 2021

A moment of gratitude

There's a lot worrying me these days. Our building may need substantial, expensive work. Or maybe it doesn't. We're awaiting inf...

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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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