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, April 05, 2022

Here we go again

So this morning, I'm using a dental pick between my teeth. I'm trying to stay healthy and take care of my gums. And guess what: a ...

I can't save them all

At the beginning of the pandemic, I was very worried about Chicago's homeless. I know how hard life on the street is, and how dependent ...

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, April 03, 2022

At least it didn't rain

I went down to Macomb one last time, to see my nephew before he graduates from Western Illinois University. If you're ever in Macomb...

Sunday Stealing

FROM BUN-TOTING LIBRARIAN 1. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought? No zits. 2. What s...

Sunday Salon

I'm thinking about two books today. I'm not going to give them a thumbs-up/thumbs-down. This post will be more concerned wi...

Friday, April 01, 2022

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Fooled Around and Fell in Love (1976) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . Chosen because Friday was April...

Thursday, March 31, 2022

Damn you, Will Smith!

The Oscars are my Super Bowl. I love them. I wait all year for them. Once the nominations are announced, I start binging on the movies. I...

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Thursday Thirteen #252

The 13 "Guilty Pleasures" edition. There are things I love that are not especially good for me, or that I'm embarrassed to e...

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

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, March 27, 2022

Sunday Stealing

STOLEN FROM PINTEREST 1. Are you living a meaningful life? Yes. Every day I try to do good work, and good works. 2. What’s the one thing yo...

Saturday, March 26, 2022

Sunday Salon

It's Oscar Day, so let's talk movies! This is my Super Bowl. Here's how I'm celebrating: • Naturally, I'm going to th...

Dona nobis pacem

Click here to join Mimi If you have a heart, you are inspired and moved by the valiant struggle in Ukraine. When I watch the news covera...

Friday, March 25, 2022

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Memories (2019) Unfamiliar with this week's song? Hear it here .    1) This song is a toast. Have you ever performed an ...

Thursday, March 24, 2022

A treatment plan is coming my way

After the hygienist completed the cleaning, the dentist came in and performed a thorough examination. Then he gave me the bad news: There...

No, it's awful

This post about work got me thinking about the first time I felt like the smartest person in the room. And I remembered how awful it was. ...

Because words matter

Please join Mimi Lenox for a special Blog4Peace event this weekend. Let's fill the internet with love, support for Ukraine, and prayers...

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Thursday Thirteen #251

Thirteen subject lines from my spam folder. I wasn't remotely tempted to click on a single one. 1. Suffer from hernia mesh? 2.1 tbsp of ...

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

WWW.WEDNESDAY

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

The Smartest Person in the Room

This clip from Broadcast News is me and my new boss, Marilyn. We've never had this conversation, per se. But Friday we came close. ...

"Forever Grateful"

Last week was my work anniversary. 18 years at the same agency. That's unheard of! I never meant to be here this long. This is where my...

Sunday, March 20, 2022

Sunday Stealing

From SwapBot 1. Do you like sushi? Nope . 2. What color is your car? No car. 3. What is your favorite thing about the place where you live? ...

Saturday, March 19, 2022

Sunday Salon

Indulging in a few scoops of sorbet. I'm reading a lighter-than-air chicklit, Back to the Burbs by Avery Flynn and Tracy Wolff . A 30-...

Friday, March 18, 2022

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: GET ON YOUR FEET (1989) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) In this song, Gloria Estefan encourages us ...

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