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.

Saturday, April 16, 2022

Sunday Stealing

Stolen from SwapBot 1. What’s the weirdest smell you have ever smelled? Some flaming cheese thing at a Greek restaurant. I don't kno...

Hi. I guess I am.

I had a tooth pulled Friday morning. I think I'm healing OK, but I'm not 100% sure because I'm still on painkillers. I'm awa...

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: This Is the Way the Bunny Hops (From the archives) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) Why do you sup...

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Thursday Thirteen #254

Thirteen popular podcasts . I first discovered podcasts during an Amtrak ride in 2018. I've listened intermittently since then. OK, ...

Soon he will be gone!

One of the biggest, blackest clouds on my horizon is named Alex. He is incredibly self-assured, and he shouldn't be. The total tonnage ...

Tuesday, April 12, 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...

Sunday, April 10, 2022

Because tequila isn't really an answer

I wasted a great deal of Friday and Saturday being upset. And that's because my life sucks right now. I have work trouble, dental trou...

This photo cost me $5

My favorite-most Cub baseball player, Anthony Rizzo, is sponsoring a home run challenge. Every time he hits a home run, I donate $5 to help...

Friday, April 08, 2022

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: (I Got Spurs That) Jingle Jangle Jingle (1942) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) This song is about ...

"When I'm 64 ..."

I am a 64 year old woman who has had a really bad week. First I had my second booster (4th shot). I'm glad I got it. I'm grateful ...

Wednesday, April 06, 2022

Thursday Thirteen #253

Thirteen facts things about calling 911. Most of this was new to me. 1 . Approximately 240 million calls come into 911 in the US every y...

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...

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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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