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.

Monday, October 07, 2024

Teaser Tuesday

Here's how to play. • Grab your current read • Open to a random page • Share “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page ...

"The upside of my downside"

From page 435 of this book In a consequential moment of self-awareness, Ted Kennedy understood that his reputation as a womanizer enabled hi...

Sunday, October 06, 2024

Sunday Stealing

15 MORE QUESTIONS 1. What gets you fired up? Tuesday, November 5 2. What makes a good life? To borrow from Gone with the Wind, I believe ha...

Saturday, October 05, 2024

And they're allowed to operate machinery!

MAGA is so gullible. They believe whatever they're told by a man who panders, sows dissent, and is running to keep himself out of jail. ...

Friday, October 04, 2024

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Love on Top (2011) Unfamiliar with this week's song? Hear it here . 1) Beyonce sings that she and her lover have worked t...

Wednesday, October 02, 2024

Thursday Thirteen #379

This one is for her. I am currently reading Ted Kennedy: A Life by John Farrell . It's a serious yet very readable book. While it...

Tuesday, October 01, 2024

WWW.WEDNESDAY

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

Monday, September 30, 2024

Teaser Tuesday

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I'm not taking it well

I'd been happy. Really happy. The Yankees clinched their play-off berth. My beloved Anthony Rizzo hit the tie-breaking double in the 10...

Saturday, September 28, 2024

Sunday Stealing

MORE OF THOSE 200 QUESTIONS 1. What do you want to be remembered for? I was there when my friends needed me. 2. If you were put in solitary...

Friday, September 27, 2024

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Cool Night (1981) Unfamiliar with this week's song? Hear it here . 1) In this song, Paul Davis invites his old girlfriend...

I thought it would happen, and it has

Ceecee quit. My boss at the card shop is leaving. She's going just a few blocks away to manage the new J. Crew store. But I'm beref...

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Thursday Thirteen #378

13 things I do with my new love. I just bought a new bottle of white vinegar. It used to be that 16 ounces lasted forever, but ...

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

WWW.WEDNESDAY

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

Monday, September 23, 2024

Teaser Tuesday

Here's how to play. • Grab your current read • Open to a random page • Share “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page ...

From mornin' till night

This song has been running through my mind all day. Because today started well and stayed good till now, when I have my pjs on. First I ...

Friday, September 20, 2024

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Drive to You (2006) Unfamiliar with this week's song? Hear it here . 1) In this song, Jewel sings that she can't sleep ...

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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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