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 06, 2026

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: One Less Set of Footsteps (1973) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) Jim Croce sings that "tomorrow i...

Love can heal what's broken in America

MAGA was repudiated this week in a stunning blue tsunami, and on a very personal level, I feel like I got my faith back. My Christianity...

Wednesday, November 04, 2026

Thursday Thirteen #487

13 great places to retire . I love where I live. My condo is a hovel but it's (mostly) mine. My neighborhood has restaurants and health...

Tuesday, November 03, 2026

Dona Nobis Pacem

This year, Mimi inspires us to use our voices, to say it out loud and "Let It Be Known." Since, like Mimi, I believe words have po...

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Sunday Stealing

Another Sunday, Another Meme 1. Do you have a business card? If yes, what's your job title? I still have at least one of every business ...

"Yer OUT!"

After just over 3 months of sessions, my oldest friend has fired her therapist. This makes me sad. Bertha had been making progress, and I be...

Friday, October 30, 2026

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: I've Written a Letter to Daddy (1962) Unfamiliar with this week's featured song? Hear it here . 1) This song is from W...

My contradictory nature

I don't like travel. I like airports. I like hotels and waking up somewhere new. I just don't like the actual travel thing – the li...

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Happy Birthday, Kwizgiver

May your day be full of sunshine, books and iced coffee. Do you read my blog buddy, Kwizgiver? If you don't, you should. Find her here ....

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Thursday Thirteen #486

I have a theory. I believe the names we get at birth help determine our fate.The popular girls of my school days had the popular names. ...

Get Ready!

On November 4, I'm joining in Mimi's Blogblast for Peace . Why don't you do the same? It would be lovely if we filled the b...

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Sunday Stealing

The Grown Up Meme 1. Do you have a college degree? No. These are the musings of a community college drop out. 2. What was the amount of yo...

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Smoke Rings (1933) Unfamiliar with this week's song? Hear it here . 1) In this song, Donald Mills of the Mills Br...

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Thursday Thirteen #485

This one is for John . My late friend and I were like minded on much, but we disagreed mightily on disco. I find it mind-numbing and rat...

Tuesday, October 20, 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...

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Sunday Stealing

Getting to Know You 1) Describe yourself in three words. Loyal. Introverted. Short. 2) What's your favorite dish at your favorite rest...

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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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