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, October 16, 2022

Sunday Stealing

A BUG SANDWICH 1. You are walking down the road and you look down. There is a bug. Do you step on it? No. I grew up on Charlotte's Web....

Baseball, baseball, baseball

My Saturday was devoted to America's past time. I'm having a hard time separating myself from former Cub manager Joe Maddon's m...

Saturday, October 15, 2022

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Potential New Boyfriend (1983) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) The lyrics tell us Dolly Parton has sp...

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Thursday Thirteen #279

13 ways to prepare potatoes. I've been eating a lot of potatoes lately. And why not? They're cholesterol free and a good source of ...

Tuesday, October 11, 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...

Just what I needed

Usually Monday I get together with my online movie group. But this week I took Nancy and her husband Paul up on their invitation to meet for...

Sunday, October 09, 2022

Sunday Stealing

FROM THE MEME VAULT What period of history is your favorite to read about? I like to read fiction set in present day. Now biographies! That...

Maybe because it's Sunday ...

I have been thinking a lot about my relationship with God and how we communicate. Last week, I was feeling overwhelmed by life. I was worrie...

Saturday, October 08, 2022

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Love Sneakin' Up on You (1994) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) The song begins with Bonnie Rait...

Friday, October 07, 2022

It's time

I am wistful about my career ending on October 27, but I'm not sorry . It simply must be done on my agency's timeline, not mine, b...

Thursday: Let's talk about the hospital

The good people at Rush say my lithotripsy was a success. I'm not remotely comfortable right now, so you can't prove it by me. Of c...

Wednesday, October 05, 2022

Thursday Thirteen #278

13 common restaurant complaints. This is what patrons speak up about most often. They can all be valid. But it's important to remember ...

Comfortably numb

Today may have been my last day in the office. Ever. After 18 years with this company. After more than 40 years as a writer. After more than...

Tuesday, October 04, 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, October 02, 2022

Sunday Stealing

FALL MEME 1. Fave fall Holiday: Thanksgiving 2. Best thing about fall walks: that I'm not hot (summer), rained upon (spring), or slippin...

Friday, September 30, 2022

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Forever Your Girl (1989) 1) In this song, Paula Abdul tells her boyfriend he's got to remember, she's forever his...

Chicken soup is good for the soul

Thursday evening, my friend Nancy and her hubs were back in my neighborhood. He wanted to get his flu/Covid shots at the same pharmacy as he...

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Thursday Thirteen #277

Thirteen places to see the fall colors . Every autumn , my old friend Kathy would mention she thought it would be fun to hit the road and ch...

Of dentists and urologists

Monday was a busy day. Dentist in the morning, urologist in the afternoon. Dental drama: My front tooth is cracked and the enamel is worn ...

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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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