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, July 03, 2026

Saturday 9

SATURDAY 9: God Bless America Unfamiliar with Connie Francis' version of this song? Hear it here . 1) Irving Berlin's lyrics cel...

Wednesday, July 01, 2026

Thursday Thirteen #469

But not George M. Cohan. When I hear the phrase, "born on the 4th of July," I think of "Yankee Doodle Dandy." Only...

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

WWW.WEDNESDAY

WWW. WEDNESDAY asks three questions to prompt you to speak bookishly. To participate, and to see how other book lovers responded, cl...

Gratitude Challenge: Day 30

I first took this challenge in November 2014 and I think now is a good time to revisit it. Click here for a list of the Gratitude Challe...

Gratitude Challenge: Day 29

I first took this challenge in November 2014 and I think now is a good time to revisit it. Click here for a list of the Gratitude Challe...

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Sunday Stealing

Meme Schmeme Complete the thought: I LOVE TO be lazy. I SOMETIMES wish there were more hours in a day for TV, books and baseball. I FEAR l...

Gratitude Challenge: Day 27

I first took this challenge in November 2014 and I think now is a good time to revisit it. Click here for a list of the Gratitude Chal...

Friday, June 26, 2026

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Cadillac Ranch (1981) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) In this song, Bruce Springsteen sings about ta...

Gratitude Challenge: Day 26

I first took this challenge in November 2014 and I think now is a good time to revisit it. Click here for a list of the Gratitude Chal...

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Gratitude Challenge: Day 25

I first took this challenge in November 2014 and I think now is a good time to revisit it. Click here for a list of the Gratitude Challe...

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Thursday Thirteen #468

Platinum edition. Within the world of classic film nerds, Marilyn Monroe has been all over the place this month in honor of her 100th birth...

Gratitude Challenge: Day 24

I first took this challenge in November 2014 and I think now is a good time to revisit it. Click here for a list of the Gratitude Challe...

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

WWW.WEDNESDAY

WWW. WEDNESDAY asks three questions to prompt you to speak bookishly. To participate, and to see how other book lovers responded, click h...

Gratitude Challenge: Day 23

I first took this challenge in November 2014 and I think now is a good time to revisit it. Click here for a list of the Gratitude Challe...

Gratitude Challenge: Day 22

I first took this challenge in November 2014 and I think now is a good time to revisit it. Click here for a list of the Gratitude Challe...

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Gratitude Challenge: Day 21

I first took this challenge in November 2014 and I think now is a good time to revisit it. Click here for a list of the Gratitude Chal...

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Sunday Stealing

Shopping Day. What's on your shopping list from ... 1. Target or Walmart, or other superstore? I need new underwear, and Walmart carries...

Gratitude Challenge: Day 20

I first took this challenge in November 2014 and I think now is a good time to revisit it. Click here for a list of the Gratitude Challe...

Friday, June 19, 2026

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: The Men in My Little Girl's Life (1965) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . Chosen for Father's D...

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The Gal Herself: Quote from Edward Gorey: Books. Cats. Life Is Good. (That really sums me up pretty neatly.)

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