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, February 07, 2026

Shecky is in the house!

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The National Prayer Breakfast has been held in Washington DC every year since before I was born. Billy Graham was a force in its early days,...
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Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: You Make Me Feel So Young (1956)   Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) This morning, do...
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Wednesday, February 04, 2026

Thursday Thirteen #449

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  Tips for hiring contractors.  I am not very handy. OK, I admit it: I don't know how to do a damn thing around here. So I dep...
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Tuesday, February 03, 2026

Not the first time I've been this wrong

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In January 2020, I was sure that Harry and Meghan stepping away from Royal duties would be the biggest news story of the year. Then everythi...
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Saturday, January 31, 2026

Sunday Stealing

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The Old School Blogging Meme I am passionate about ... 1) The mid-terms 2) Adopt-don't-shop initiatives (Really, a shelter animal will l...
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Friday, January 30, 2026

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Big Star (1962) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) Shelley Fabares sings that when she hears her lover...
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Thursday Thirteen #448

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13 Celebrity Judges .  I am fascinated by reality court shows. It's a durable syndicated TV genre, beginning with Judge Wapner and...
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Saturday, January 24, 2026

Sunday Stealing

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Here are 10 things that make me happy: 1. My flannel sheets on a frigid night 2. That "pop" when I open a Coke can 3. Photos of Vi...
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Friday, January 23, 2026

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Up the Ladder to the Roof (1970) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) Many people are uncomfortable with ...
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Thursday Thirteen #447

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13 of the most common dental procedures. I'm in the midst of another dental adventure. I had a dual crown lengthening  in Dec...
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Monday, January 19, 2026

My George Bailey moment

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Remember that scene in It's a Wonderful Life where Clarence shows George Bailey how the world would have been less without him? Over th...
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The boys were back in town!

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  I spent two glorious days among the faithful.  I wore my Grandma's vintage Ryne Sandberg jersey over my 2016 BRYZZO (Bryant/Rizzo) shi...

It's not that I don't like the Chicago Bears

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... I just don't care about football. I have appreciated the Bears' magic season, though. Not only was everyone in a better mood onc...
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Saturday, January 17, 2026

Sunday Stealing

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3 x 5 Three things I love ( Remember, these are things, not people) : 1. Coca Cola 2. Chocolate milk 3. Cinnamon (both taste and scent) Thre...
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Friday, January 16, 2026

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Man I Need (2025) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here .   1) In this song, Olivia Dean is looking for a man w...
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