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, July 01, 2023

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Over There (1942) ... because it's 4th of July  Unfamiliar with this rendition? Hear it  here . 1) George M. Cohan wrote thi...
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Around town

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Thursday I treated myself to a coffee shop lunch. I settled into the booth with my book, ready to be transported to wherever the author wan...

Then and Now

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June 30 was our Rizzoversary! 11 years ago, my friend John and I were in the stands when Anthony Rizzo got his first home run as a Chicago C...
Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Thursday Thirteen #315

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Thirteen popular Presidential Libraries . The Presidential Library system began in 1939, when FDR donated his personal and Presidential pape...
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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

WWW.WEDNESDAY

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  WWW. WEDNESDAY asks three questions to prompt you to speak bookishly. To participate, and to see how other book lovers responded, click  h...
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Sunday, June 25, 2023

Sunday Stealing

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FROM SIGNUP GENIUS 1. Would you rather ride a bike, ride a horse, or drive a car? I haven't ridden a horse in a million years. Let's...
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"That's the most American sentence ever!"

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My friend Nancy likes it that I make her husband laugh. I'm happy to do it. Although at dinner Saturday, when I made him spit his Miller...
Friday, June 23, 2023

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over (1991) Unfamiliar with this week's song? Hear it  here . 1) In this song, Lenny Kra...
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Not without a fight!

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I should be happy. I'm getting along well with my oldest friend and my buddy, John. I got  new glasses with oh-so pretty Marc Jacobs fra...
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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Thursday Thirteen #314

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Thirteen characters in the Watergate saga . 50 years ago this summer, the American press and much of the public were consumed by the scandal...
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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

WWW.WEDNESDAY

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WWW. WEDNESDAY asks three questions to prompt you to speak bookishly. To participate, and to see how other book lovers responded, click  h...
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Sunday, June 18, 2023

Sunday Stealing

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Swapbot – 10 Years of Swaps 1) What is your favorite way to spend a lazy day? I like books, watching movies, and taking walks. In summer, of...
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Friday, June 16, 2023

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Beautiful Boy (1980) This song was chosen in honor of Father's Day. Hear it here . 1) Paul McCartney has said that ...
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Shake Shack with Elaine

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Shake Shack is my friend's favorite burger place and so that's where we met for dinner tonight.  I was happy to get her out of her ...
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