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, December 20, 2025

Sunday Stealing

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Stealing Some Fun 1. Describe your favorite cake. Right now, I'd like a piece of carrot cake. I think it's the cream cheese frosting...
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Friday, December 19, 2025

Saturday 9

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SATURDAY 9: HAPPY HOLIDAYS  From the archives 1. If you could ask Santa for anything at all, right now, what would it be? Shoes that don...
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Thursday, December 18, 2025

Too much!

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I was given a 5-page document as an FYI.  It was written by four of my coworkers at the card shop and submitted to corporate HR. These young...
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Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Thursday Thirteen #443

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  Keeping it merry and bright.  I won't be home for Christmas so I don't decorate much. I hang a wreath on the front door ...
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Saturday, December 13, 2025

Sunday Stealing

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Catherine's Questions 1) What one word describes your personality? Complicated .   2) What's the best way to get on your good side? ...
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Friday, December 12, 2025

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: First Christmas (2024) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) The song mentions snowmen and snow on a windo...
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I think I want a divorce

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Monday will be my last workday of 2025.  I have very mixed feelings about this. Months ago, I put in for vacation from 12/22 to 12/29 becaus...
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I like the beard

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Yesterday I had another dual crown lengthening.* The oral surgeon and I have been down this route at least twice before. This was our smooth...
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Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Thursday Thirteen #442

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My mom would approve of this TT .  She took our holiday cards very seriously. I was taught that you never, ever, just sign your name t...
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Tuesday, December 09, 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 responde...
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Use it. That's what it's there for.

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I keep my money in different "funds," all within my savings account. Every month I earmark money for the dentist, for insurance, f...
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Saturday, December 06, 2025

Sunday Stealing

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Stolen from Tom 1) What was the scariest thing in the world to you when you were a kid? Does it still scare you now? When I was really littl...
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Friday, December 05, 2025

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Ja-Da (1918) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here .     1) The lyrics tell us the melody is soothing. What calms...
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What a difference a day makes!

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"I love your earrings." That's one of the first things Caroline said to me at work yesterday. I admit it frightened me. After...
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Wednesday, December 03, 2025

Thursday Thirteen #441

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As seen on TV.   I watch more broadcast TV than anyone I know. It's my companion. TV is now the "white noise" that dee jays on...
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She Hates Me

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Not so sweet Caroline. She's been at the card shop for four months now. Every time I see that I'm scheduled to work with her, I fee...
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