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.

Thursday, November 24, 2022

Thursday Thirteen #285

13 things I'm thankful for. 1. My movie group. I joined to learn more about classic film. I'm surprised by and grateful for the i...

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Happy Birthday to Me

I spent this afternoon celebrating with Joanna at The Chriskindlemarket. Every year since 1996, this marketplace has been in the shadow of T...

My weekend with Mr. Lincoln

... and Elaine from my movie group. We drove to Springfield on Friday afternoon. I had wanted to go down on Amtrak. It takes longer, but it...

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

I, on the other hand, think it's funny

As Monday turned to Tuesday, I became 65 years old. Guess where I was at the moment of the anniversary of my birth. I choose to believe this...

Friday, November 18, 2022

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows (1965) Unfamiliar with this week's song? Hear it here . 1. In this song, Lesley Gore sings...

Come for the pancreas, stay for the liver

I'm so sick of being sick. In September, I was plagued by pain and my doctor suspected diverticulitis. I went to the ER for a CT scan a...

Compassion Challenge: Day 17

We did this as a congregation in 2021 and I'm doing it myself this year. My life feels different now than it did 365 days ago, and I hop...

Thursday, November 17, 2022

O Captain! My Captain!

He re-signed pretty quick, which makes me happy because it means he got what he wanted and free agency stresses me out. There were rumors ab...

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Thursday Thirteen #284

Thirteen popular Thanksgiving dishes . The big day is nearly upon us. Are you thinking about your menu? Here's what Americans are ...

Compassion Challenge: Day 15

We did this as a congregation in 2021 and I'm doing it myself this year. My life feels different now than it did 365 days ago, and I h...

Tuesday, November 15, 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 ...

Compassion Challenge: Weekend Edition

We did this as a congregation in 2021 and I'm doing it myself this year. My life feels different now than it did 365 days ago, and I h...

Sunday, November 13, 2022

Sunday Stealing

SWAP BOT 1. If you could witness any event from history, what would it be? I'd like to be in this photo. In 1860, when Abraham Lincoln w...

Saturday, November 12, 2022

Wow.

I can't get over that parents threaten to hit their children for an infraction as minor as "sassing." (See post below.) But ap...

Friday, November 11, 2022

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Walkin' After Midnight (1957) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) The lyrics tell us Patsy Cline was ...

A salute on a special day

President Kennedy @ Arlington, Veterans Day 1961

Compassion Challenge: Day 10

We did this as a congregation in 2021 and I'm doing it myself this year. My life feels different now than it did 365 days ago, and I hop...

Wednesday, November 09, 2022

Thursday Thirteen #283

Thirteen top vending machines. OK, I learned something this week. Most of the vending machines you see -- whether in the hospital or lau...

Compassion Challenge: Day 8

We did this as a congregation in 2021 and I'm doing it myself this year. My life feels different now than it did 365 days ago, and I h...

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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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