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.

Sunday, July 08, 2007

All this airtime wasted on a non-issue!

Ok, so Scooter Libby was pardoned. Yeah, it was sleazy. But c'mon, we all saw it coming, didn't we? And I'm sorry, but when I th...

Under the Umbrella

Like just about every little girl, I read Little Women and completely related to Jo. I recently saw the Broadway musical version and still ...

Color me a little paler than Sparky Duck

You'd think our colors would be closer, seeing as Mr. Duck and I share the same "girly smell." you are aqua Your dominant hue...

Unconscious Mutterings #2

I say ... and you think ... ? 1. Happen :: stance 2. Terribly :: Awfully 3. History :: Teacher 4. Master :: Lock 5. Petrified...

Saturday, July 07, 2007

What to call this feeling?

My local public library has a major fundraiser every summer -- the book sale. I love the book sale. The village really gets behind it, a lin...

A Dreamy Saturday Special

1. My dream house is … A high-rise condo with a terrific view of The Lake 2. My dream car is … Always at my disposal, and comes with a drive...

Friday, July 06, 2007

Celebrity vs. Movie Star

Bruce Willis played "Hardball" with Chris (HA!) Matthews this week. He was very soft spoken and focused, intent on getting his bi-...

Yes, this is accurate

I Am Buffy the Vampire Slayer "We saved the world. I say we have to party." What Superheroine Are You?

Friday's Feast #6

Friday Feast is taking a break this week so Kim went into the archives and found one from 2004 to answer. (Thanks, Kim!) Appetizer : Name 3...

Thursday, July 05, 2007

Do you know when it's your autumn, 1993?

I love this photo of Greg Maddux, ca. November 1993, because it shows someone who appears to be at the apex. He's at home in Las Vegas, ...

Can't you feel them circling, honey? Can't you feel them schooling around?

Today my oldest friend asked me to help her figure out how the Thursday 13 works. One of her blogspot buddies recommended she investigate it...

Wednesday, July 04, 2007

Thursday Thirteen #23 -- 13 Great Thirteens

Thirteen Thursday 13s THE GAL HERSELF found memorable 1…. Bohemian Rhapsody/Thursday 13 Random Facts about My Sweet Cat I still believe my c...

Life is good in these United States

The Cubs are solidly in second place, and finally over .500. Of course, I'm still fat and I still have a red and irritated eye, and ther...

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.

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