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.

Monday, July 02, 2007

I just love this picture

The Cubs are on a winning streak and play the Nationals tomorrow at 6:05. Then the Marlins play the Padres, and it's televised here at 9...

Not about Scooter Libby

The blogosphere and cable TV are abuzz about the commutation, but except that I'm surprised by the timing, I must admit I don't care...

Appearing busy while killing time

I'm fat and ugly. I'm not wearing makeup because of my swollen and inflamed eye. I'm bored, yet I can't leave work. I'm ...

Sunday, July 01, 2007

Oh, Good! So I'm Cheap AND Easy!

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Mother/Daughter Bonding

I love Lou Pinella, especially now, after the Cubs just took 2 of 3 from Milwaukee. But I found out yesterday that my mom LOVES Lou Pinella....

ow, Ow, OW!

This started yesterday morning and got worse and worse until this morning I went to the new walk-up clinic at Walgreen's. I woke up Satu...

Unconscious Mutterings #1

I say ... and you think ... ? Partner :: Duo News :: Paper Foam :: Resolve Carpet Cleaner Paycheck :: The first and the 15th Me :: Myself ...

Saturday, June 30, 2007

My scent is yummy

Thanks to kwizgiver for the link ... Your Scent is Pumpkin Pie Warm, comforting, and a bit old fashioned You've got what men want - bel...

What this blog needs is ...

… another meme! 1. While in a forest, you see a cabin ahead, you_______? Run up and peer into the windows. 2. In the cabin you find a large ...

God Bless This Man

That incredibly ordinary-looking man is Chicago's Mayor Richard M. Daley. And I say, with all sincerity and no irony whatsoever, that he...

Just 99¢ a bottle!

With every trip to the store I find something on sale and throw it in the cart for the neighborhood food pantry. ("Food pantry" is...

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. ...

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