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, May 17, 2025

Sunday Stealing

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Back to Bed 1. Let's say your alarm wakes you up with music. What would be the worst song to hear first thing in the morning? "I G...
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"The one who always remembers"

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That's me, according to my aunt/godmother. Her birthday was Friday and Mother's Day was last Sunday. Apparently it was not a festiv...
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Friday, May 16, 2025

Ssturday 9

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Saturday 9: Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now (1987) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) In this song, Gracie Slick ...
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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Thursday Thirteen #410

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The motor boat edition. Here are thirteen facts about that most delightful sound: the purr. 1. Technically, a purr is not a "vocaliza...
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025

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, cl...
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Sunday, May 11, 2025

Sunday Stealing

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The Bathroom Meme 1. Do you shampoo once or lather, rinse and repeat? I shampoo once. 2. Do you use conditioner a) daily, b) when you need ...
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She's an old girl

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My Connie Cat is so lively, it's easy to forget she's 13 years old, or 68 in human years. Saturday's trip to the vet brought it ...
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Friday, May 09, 2025

Saturday 9

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  Saturday 9: Mama Liked the Roses (1970) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) In this song, Elvis tells us his mother lo...
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Thursday, May 08, 2025

Mothers and sons

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I'm going to begin this post with a disclaimer: I had a fractious relationship with my father. He thought I was, in the vernacular of th...
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Wednesday, May 07, 2025

Thursday Thirteen #409

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The worrisome edition. I'm a worrier. It's my go-to. I want everyone in my sphere – pets, friends, family, ballplayers, you na...
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Tuesday, May 06, 2025

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, clic...
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Monday, May 05, 2025

I'm verklempt

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Part of why the pregnant girl chose my niece and her husband to adopt her baby is LGBTQ rights . Apparently she and her boyfriend both have ...
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Sunday, May 04, 2025

SUNDAY STEALING

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Time Travel  What were you doing ... 1. Twenty years ago? In spring/summer 2005, my Cubs weren't doing so great, but my favorite-ever p...
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Friday, May 02, 2025

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Georgia on My Mind (1978) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) This lyrics refer to "an old sweet ...
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