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, July 24, 2022

Donald Trump and my family

Yes, another post about Trump. I am sick of him and wish he would just disappear from the national landscape. But, like any good narcissist,...

Sunday Stealing

HODGE PODGE 1. What's something you've recently accomplished solo. Self care. I'm trying to baby myself this weekend. I had a bu...

Friday, July 22, 2022

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Diamonds (2012) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) In this song, Rihanna sings that when she looks at h...

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Thursday Thirteen #267

Thirteen classic drink orders. According to Town and Country , these are the 13 top cocktails . They all sound so much more grown up than ...

Tuesday, July 19, 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 ...

Sunday, July 17, 2022

Accentuating the positive

To paraphrase my favorite joke, when you see a lot of horseshit, you should search for the pony . As he has been for nearly a decade, Anthon...

Then there's this

Sometimes it's hard to be happy about the way things are going in this country. According to 538, a staggering 40% of Americans still vi...

Saturday, July 16, 2022

The Mystery of the Midnight Crash in the Kitchen

When I went to check it out, I found two catnip toys and a canister of spilled treats. Not included in the photo, but nearby, was Roy Hobb...

Friday, July 15, 2022

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Brandy (1972) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) This song opens in a bar where lonely sailors reminis...

Time to Get in Touch with Your Joy

Every year I take the August Happiness Challenge. Here's a brief explanation of the Challenge: "Each day in August you are to ...

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Thursday Thirteen #266

Thirteen facts about passwords and security . Passwords are a part of our day-to-day lives, so let's look at how to (and how not to) cre...

She's a very good egg

I had dinner with Elaine last night. This represents the third time I've gone out with friends this month. To borrow a phrase from my f...

Tuesday, July 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 h...

Sunday, July 10, 2022

Sunday Stealing

WOULD YOU RATHER? 1. Would you rather eat pizza every day or never eat pizza again?   Every day! Though I'm not sure my gastrointestinal...

Saturday, July 09, 2022

Happy Birthday, America

Read the full story here The 22-year-old who painted this on the back of his mom's house was able to legally purchase a Smith & Wes...

Friday, July 08, 2022

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Time for Livin' (1968) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) This song is about taking "time for ...

Wednesday, July 06, 2022

Thursday Thirteen #265

Thirteen facts about appetite. I'm Fatty McFatterson. I enjoy eating. Yet sometimes I'm just not hungry. Why? 1. Hot weather. Food ...

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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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