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.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Walking and talking

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My niece sent me the most enchanting video! It was a two-fer:  1) This was the first time I saw Violet walking. She pulled herself up to st...
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Saturday, May 16, 2026

Sunday Stealing

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Which one? 1. Pepsi or Coke? Coke, 8 x out of 10. The only time I willingly drank Pepsi was at my last job, where we had free Pepsi in the o...
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Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Fun, Fun, Fun (1964) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) This song is about a girl who borrows her fathe...
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It wasn't all movies

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I socialized quite a bit when I was in Hollywood for the TCM Film Festival. I enjoyed it, and I learned a lot from it. Spending time at Mel...
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Thursday Thirteen #462

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More than a singer.  At last week's TCM Classic Film Festival, Eddie Muller called Frank Sinatra "the greatest singer of the ...
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And that's a wrap!

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  Eleven movies over four days. What a celebration of cinema! Not to mention a reunion of fellow film nerds. My vacation may have ended very...
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Magical thinking

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I've been back from vacation for a week and have yet to post about it! I'm beginning at the end. I don't fly well. In fact, I...
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

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, May 09, 2026

Sunday Stealing

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Thursday Thunks 1. Is there anyone whose home you enter without knocking? Does anyone (who doesn't live with you) have permission to e...
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Friday, May 08, 2026

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Like My Mother Does (2011) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it  here . 1) In this song, Lauren Alaina tells us she kn...
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Thursday, May 07, 2026

Thursday Thirteen #461

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Younger than Springtime.  Flipping through the April/May issue of AARP Magazine ,* I came upon many tips to slow the aging process. I ...
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

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...

The Gratitude Challenge – April 28

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  I am joining Kwizgiver in this. That's even her graphic I stole! In her words, "This isn't about perfection or keeping a st...
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