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, June 29, 2007

I'm so shallow and low-brow, I should be ashamed

Yeah, but I'm not, so let's get past it. Our office closes early on Fridays during the summer and so here I am, eating a salad (whic...

Friday's Feast #5

Appetizer How many pieces of jewelry do you wear most days? 6: a pair of earrings, one ring on my left hand, two on my right, and a watch o...

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Thursday Thirteen #22 -- The 13 most popular movies of all time

THE THIRTEEN MOST SUCCESSFUL MOVIES EVER I love movies and I go often. Yet when I recently saw a list of the box-office champions of all-tim...

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Were that it was true!

Thanks to Gabriella for sending me over to this site. Isn't my card gorgeous? You are The Empress Beauty, happiness, pleasure, success,...

Seems a little harsh to me ...

Thanks to Sparky for posting his. Unfortunately he's been banished to the second level, so we won't be running into one another for...

Yippee-ki-yay! I'm goin' to the movies!

Just received my "movietime email" from the local theater, letting me know the shows and showtimes for this weekend. Live Free or ...

Good riddance, Tank

Tank Johnson, Chicago's answer to Paris Hilton, has finally been let go by the Bears. Mr. Johnson has rolled blissfully along, exhibiti...

In praise of 1940s New York City

I watched the movie Laura over the weekend. (Thanks to Malcolm for making it top of mind for me again.) It's a completely sumptuous bl...

Monday, June 25, 2007

And they lived happily ever after

This past weekend I went to a friend's wedding reception. It was lovely and, like the Grinch, my small heart grew three sizes that day. ...

I'm already rated R, so let's go for it

Today was my annual gyne exam. (Now you know the subject. If you keep reading, you have no right to be offended by anything that follows.) T...

Sunday, June 24, 2007

Proceed with caution

Spotted this on Jenny 's site and had to try it for myself. I guess I'm more of a potty mouth than she is.

The picture says it all

Cubs 3, White Sox 0. I missed today's game, the last of the 3-game Crosstown Classic. I was at a wedding, which I'll write of later....

Saturday, June 23, 2007

The boys in blue reign victorious again

It's always fun to win. It's even better to beat the White Sox. This sign, while adorable, is misleading. The Cubs were deep into en...

Right? Moral? Christian?

Every day I see children that no one wants, who have no home. I live next to a licensed, accredited children's home which cares for kids...

Giving the Diva His Due

Carlos Zambrano gave up only 3 hits in 8 very solid innings at The Cell. Soriano, Ramirez and Pie each had a good game, but Zambrano's w...

Thursday, June 21, 2007

Friday's Feast #4

Appetizer Name a funny habit you have. It makes me crazy when the toilet paper is in the holder backwards. It should be rolled over the top...

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Thursday Thirteen 21 -- You can only LOVE one each

Thirteen Either/Ors that THE GAL HERSELF has definite feelings about In Pulp Fiction, Mia (Uma Thurman) opines that when it comes to Elvis a...

Together again!

Michael Barrett, my beloved's Cubs battery mate, has been traded to the Padres. Which means Barrett and Maddux will be together again. ...

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Ah! Al!

I'm watching the American Film Institute tribute to Al Pacino. Lordie, I love him. He's both a terrific actor and a charismatic movi...

I accept no substitutes

My different friends play different roles in this little reality show I call a life. And I find they are most definitely NOT interchangeable...

Sunday, June 17, 2007

5 Reasons Why I Blog

Jenny McB tagged me to share 5 reasons why I blog. My initial response is, "FIVE? I don't know that I have 5 reasons!" So I...

Highly uncomfortable

My beloved future Hall of Famer Greg Maddux is pitching against my guys. Within the beautiful confines. I'm almost in pain. Of course I ...

Handicapping the field

Like many of us, I've got the 2008 Democratic Presidential nominees on my mind. On balance, I like my choices. Certainly any one of the ...

Saturday, June 16, 2007

My fantasy dad

My father died more than 15 years ago. We had a sad, tempestuous and unfortunate relationship and, to be very honest, I don't miss him. ...

Friday, June 15, 2007

Even more than Jackie O

Here's the one lady I admire beyond all others: Charlotte A. Cavatica. She was a true friend and a good writer, two lofty goals to which...

Friday's Feast #3

Appetizer Fill in the blank: The best thing about where I live is the second place/just beat the Mariners/did I mention I love Lou Pinella ...

Thursday, June 14, 2007

So hello, Gorgeous!

Last night I went to a $15/head fundraiser for John Edwards at a Loop bar. I'm still undecided as to who I'm for, but it was only $1...

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Thursday Thirteen #20 -- The Gal's iPod on Shuffle

Thirteen Songs that were chosen at random by THE GAL HERSELF'S iPod This week I’m letting my iPod do all the work. Here are the first ...

My mini Thursday 13 rant

It's Wednesday so I'm contemplating my TT. And I find myself getting pissed anew at a certain fellow blogger who will go nameless (u...

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

All I wish I was, but aren't

Jacqueline Onassis. JBKO. She's my idol. She was so self contained. No one knew what she was thinking or how she felt. Once she went out...

Monday, June 11, 2007

School's out, and I still feel like I got a bad grade!

This Is My Life, Rated Life: 6.5 Mind: 6.5 Body: 5.9 Spirit: 7.5 Friends/Family: 4.4 Love: 4.3 Finance: 8.4 Take the Rate My Life Qui...

Sunday, June 10, 2007

May I speak seriously about ... Paris Hilton?

I admit it: I'm a news junkie. And unless you were watching CSpan, if you were watching cable news on Friday you were watching Paris cov...

I want an Elliott/Olivia romance

I've been watching the SVU Marathon off and on all day, and I'm convinced Elliott Staebler and Olivia Benson are in love and complet...

Saturday, June 09, 2007

A delicious little movie

Just saw Waitress , starring Keri Russell. It's funny and quirky and moving and touching and very original. If it's playing near you...

".... But then again, too few to mention"

I responded to a meme last week and one of the questions has really stayed with me: "Name 3 minor regrets in life." The three I l...

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