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 16, 2007

When he goes, he's going like Elsie

Since last November, when he spent time in the hospital battling heart failure, I have worried about my friend John's health . We've...

Sunday, July 15, 2007

Here's to you, Steve Goodman!

Today's win against the Astros not only completed a sweep, it was a heart-stopping, come-from-behind affair. Since I'm sure Heaven h...

Unconscious Mutterings #3

I say ... and you think ... ? 1. Situation :: comedy 2. Theme song :: "… you might just make it after all …" 3. Kelly :: Girl 4...

Saturday, July 14, 2007

Ain't no way to treat a hero, or his family

Just when I thought this White House couldn't disappoint me anymore … Tillman's story deserves an honorable end, and his parents des...

Friday, July 13, 2007

Saturday Special #2

Time again to use your imagination ;-} Fill in the blanks. 1. You are walking along the surf of a lonely seaside and I think I see something...

Friday's Feast #7

Appetizer What is your favorite fruit? Grapes Soup Who is someone you consider as a great role model? Jackie Kennedy Onassis Salad If you ...

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Well, I am a big fan of mocking ...

Found this quiz over at Pam 's, and I gotta agree they nailed it (um ... me). My Liberal Identity: You are a New Left Hipster , also kn...

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Thursday Thirteen #24 -- Thirteen things about a special summer

Thirteen things about the summer THE GAL HERSELF was 13 That would be 1971. Some of these things I remember, a lot I don’t. That’s one of ...

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Missing you

Ah, D. Lee, I just can't stay away from you! Yes, I was going to intentionally avoid the All-Star Game because of some ass whose name sh...

They finally let poor Rudolph join in their reindeer games

The agency that I work at has a reputation for being cutting edge and quite creative. We have a beer account and a fast food account, so wit...

She's come undun

My best friend warned me that July and August would be bad for us, with little time to talk. I rather perkily said, "no problem!" ...

If you try carrying this to the beach, you'll get a hernia

It's more than 1500 pages and includes a CD-Rom, so it's exhaustive. And the illustrations, while not at all sensational, are still ...

Monday, July 09, 2007

She POSED for this cover shot!

This New York cover story is getting a ton of press because Katie Couric takes a gi-normous bite out of the hand that feeds her, CBS News. ...

I miss them already

"They" would be Lou Pinella's second place Chicago Cubs, who won four of their last five series leading up to the break. Fucki...

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...

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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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