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, November 14, 2025

It's not the same, but it's something

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I spent the afternoon with Gregory.  Like me, Gregory was one of the satellites who revolved around our friend John, who has been gone for 1...
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Thursday, November 13, 2025

Happy Birthday to me, Part 1

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My early birthday gift from Sir Paul arrived today! Turns out I am an Emerald VIP for his upcoming concert at the United Center. I'll b...
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All is not lost

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It's so easy to get depressed about the way things are going in this country. I can't believe that a full 42% of Americans have a ...
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Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Thursday Thirteen #438

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  Just desserts.  The neighborhood bakeshop is currently promoting their Thanksgiving desserts. Here's what organized folks ...
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My wildest dreams

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 My sleep has been disturbed by vivid dreams for weeks now. I think I know why ... I haven't been blogging daily for more than a month. ...
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Tuesday, November 11, 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 respo...
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Saturday, November 08, 2025

Sunday Stealing

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The Desert Island Meme You're stranded alone on a desert island ... 1) Which three BOOKS could you read over and over again? William Go...
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Friday, November 07, 2025

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: That Funny Feeling (1965) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here .   1) In this song, Bobby Darin admits he car...
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Wednesday, November 05, 2025

Thursday Thirteen #437

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Remembering the Ladies.  Our First Ladies matter. In real time, they are a lightening rod. Looking back, they are a reflection of the way w...
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Tuesday, November 04, 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 res...
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Monday, November 03, 2025

Dona Nobis Pacem

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This year, Mimi challenges us to "Speak Love." To embrace and enhance and nurture love  with "your families, yourselves, your...
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Sunday, November 02, 2025

Sunday Stealing

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Monday Morning Meme 1. What was the last thing you laughed at? My niece's baby. Violet is not quite 5 months old. She sleeps very soundl...
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Friday, October 31, 2025

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Angie Baby (1974)   1) This week's song is a spooky one about a young man who breaks into the bedroom of a troubled girl n...
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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Thursday Thirteen #436

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Celebrating Halloween.  Halloween is a massive big deal at the card shop where I work. This is a comparatively new phenomenon. When I was a ...
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