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, August 09, 2025

Sunday Stealing

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Let's Do Our ABCs A. Auto No car   B. Bed size Full   C. Cats Two   D. Dogs None . I would have a dog if I could, especially now that...
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August Happiness Challenge – Day 9

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My 2025 Happiness Icon Today's happiness: Henry's "casserole," baseball and a caturday cuddle. Today, like yesterday, was ...
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Friday, August 08, 2025

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Shout (1985) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . This month we're going to recall Summer Songs. These will...
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August Happiness Challenge – Day 8

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My 2025 Happiness Icon Today's happiness: Lots of happy! Let's see now ...   1.  Preliminary results from Tuesday's tests appear...
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Thursday, August 07, 2025

August Happiness Challenge – Day 7

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  My 2025 Happiness Icon Today's happiness: Chinese food.  I worked two consecutive days this week. It's not unusual for me to work ...
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Wednesday, August 06, 2025

Thursday Thirteen #423

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    The "add to cart" edition.  According to ecommerceceo.com, these were 13 of the most popular online retailers in 2024. 1. Amaz...
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August Happiness Challenge – Day 6

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My 2025 Happiness Icon Today's happiness: Accomplishment.  It was uncomfortable at the card shop today because the a/c is busted. When I...
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Tuesday, August 05, 2025

August Happiness Challenge – Day 5

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My 2025 Happiness Icon Today's happiness: Kindness, and a nap.  Today I had a  retroperitoneal ultrasound, which is a fancy way of ...
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Monday, August 04, 2025

August Happiness Challenge – Day 4

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My 2025 Happiness Icon Today's happiness: PHEW! I was upset today, and then I wasn't.    •  First, I called bank-by-phone and found ...
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Sunday, August 03, 2025

August Happiness Challenge – Day 3

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My 2025 Happiness Icon Today's happiness: I treated myself and I'm still on budget.  I've spent an awful lot of money lately and...
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Sunday Stealing

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About Blogging 1. When are you at your blogging best – a.m. or p.m.? I am at my blogging best when I feel like blogging. The impulse hits me...
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Saturday, August 02, 2025

August Happiness Challenge – Day 2

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My 2025 Happiness Icon Today's happiness: Cat Video Fest 2025.  For the third year in a row, my friend Elaine and I went to the beautifu...
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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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