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.

Friday, August 01, 2025

Saturday 9

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  Saturday 9: Jive Talkin' (1975) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . This month we're going to recall Summer Songs...
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August Happiness Challenge – Day 1

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My 2025 Happiness Icon Today's happiness: A lazy day.  I had nothing I needed to do today. I began the day by waking up on my own – no a...
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Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Thursday Thirteen #422

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Making laundry Real Simple.  I wouldn't go so far as to say I enjoy doing laundry, but it is the one domestic chore I'm good at. Ju...
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Tuesday, July 29, 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, click ...
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Monday, July 28, 2025

I am a lucky gal

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When I heard the news during tonight's game, I cried. The emotions stirred by Ryne Sandberg's death were powerful, but not all bad. ...
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Saturday, July 26, 2025

Sunday Stealing

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Living in the World, Not on It 1) You're on a trip taking a tour through the jungle. You have a backpack with some food, first aid supp...
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Friday, July 25, 2025

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Rhythm of My Heart (1991) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) Rod Stewart sings that the words "...
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A tale of two conversations

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  I like talking on the phone. It lets me hear inflections, so I don't need emoticons. It helps me feel connected. I had two nice, long...
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Get ready for Joy 2025

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Every year I take the August Happiness Challenge.  Here's a brief explanation of the Challenge: "Each day in August you are to po...
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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Thursday Thirteen #421

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  Thirteen Jackies. Next week, on July 28, we'll see the 96th anniversary of Jacqueline Bouvier's birth. No other First ...
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Tuesday, July 22, 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, click ...
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Saturday, July 19, 2025

Sunday Stealing

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Stolen from Follow That Dream 1. My bestie and I once ... laughed for hours on end. I miss that. 2. When I'm nervous ... I fidget. Also ...
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Friday, July 18, 2025

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: It All Depends On You (1959) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) In this song, Shirley Bassey sings t...
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Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Thursday Thirteen #420

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Preparing for tariffs.  While President Trump insists that, over the long term, his new tariff policy will result in a stronger ec...
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I'm in!

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  Paul McCartney will be ending his North American tour in Chicago on November 24 and 25. My birthday is November 22. I take this as a sign ...
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Tuesday, July 15, 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, click ...
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