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.

Saturday, August 04, 2007

Believing in love, goodness, redemption … & Lenny Bruce

This was inspired by a comment I recently received that left me very … sad. Let me begin by proudly stating I am a Christian. I believe that...

Friday, August 03, 2007

August Happiness -- Friday 3

Happiness is living in a village of book lovers. I live in a town that has three well-stocked libraries, and tonight was the major fundraise...

Friday's Feast #9

Appetizer. On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being highest, how polite are you? 7. I mean to be a 10, but I can get lost in thought and be forg...

It's middle name tag & I'm IT!

Kwizgiver tagged me for the Middle Name Meme. 1. You have to post these rules before you give the facts. 2. Players, you must list one fact...

Thursday, August 02, 2007

Up to Mo's Challenge

I'm going to be happy this month! Moodiness and problems have been weighing on me like gravity, and I've decided to combat it by acc...

I blame it on Sparky Duck's influence

In the latest issue of Allure, more of the women interviewed (25%) chose Scarlett Johansson over any other celebrity to be their body double...

The world will pardon my mush ...

... Cuz I have got a crush, my baby, on Lou ...And Soriano, and Floyd, and Lee. Hell, my heart is expansive enough this morning to include t...

Wednesday, August 01, 2007

Thursday Thirteen #27 -- Dog Fighting

Thirteen Things about DOG FIGHTING Dog fighting is a tragedy and we each must do our part to stop it. It’s not “just” cruelty to animals. Do...

He saw his service as an honor and a duty. They saw his sacrifice as a PR opportunity.

Pat Tillman was a loyal guy. Once he got into the NFL, he turned down a multi-million contract to stay with the team that originally signed ...

Exciting baseball

The Cubs won. So did the Brewers. Both teams came from behind. We remain a full game behind Milwaukee. I could say that as long as the games...

Tuesday, July 31, 2007

I must be a savage

Do you know who these two guys are? The one in color is Ingmar Berman. The other is Michelangelo Antonioni. They both died recently. I'm...

Hi! I'm ovulating!

This means that I want: • Fritos corn chips (the Originals, none of that barbecue shit for this Gal). • A drip that keeps sugary, caffeine-l...

Tuesday Twosome #1

Perfect for today's shitty (oops, I mean "hot") weather: Two refreshing drinks: Coke and ice water Two places that are always ...

Tina's Tuesdays #2

Topic: Music for the Soul Who is your all-time favorite artist? Pau...

Monday, July 30, 2007

Now this is too much!

There's a coworker who makes frequent appearances in this blog because she's such a cryer. I have never met ANYONE this comfortable...

A Delicate Beauty

Natalie Wood. Isn't she lovely? When I was a little girl, she was a BIG movie star. Maybe not Julia Roberts huge, but certainly Sandra B...

Sunday, July 29, 2007

"Bill! I love you so! I always will."

So sing the party faithful. We love Bill Clinton. Those who support Obama, Edwards, Biden, Richardson, Dodd … we might not be in Hillary...

Just a half game out

After a long road trip, we are still the second place Chicago Cubs, just a half game out of first. How cool is that? We're so close to f...

Fours -- Me been meme'd

Thanks to Kwizgiver for the tag. Four jobs I have had or currently have in my life: 1. Babysitter (high school) 2. Executive secretary (tha...

Unconscious Mutterings #4

I say ... and you think ... ? 1. Traditional : Old fashioned 2. Popeye : the Sailor Man 3. Gin : Fizz 4. Harsh : Rough 5. Top...

Forget your troubles! C'mon, get happy!

I am trying to stay upbeat and positive. It's hard, because just about everyone around me seems to be in trouble. The niece I love more ...

Saturday, July 28, 2007

Saturday Special #4

~Questions, Silly Questions~ 1. Who is the last person you talked to? My neighbor held the elevator for me and I said "thank you."...

Friday, July 27, 2007

Career meme

I do love me memes! Thanks to Kwizgiver for tagging me. Here is how to play: If you had the opportunity to do a 1-year internship in a comp...

Thursday, July 26, 2007

Friday's Feast #8

Appetizer Describe a toy you remember from your childhood. My plush Lassie dog. Her body was red, her tail was white, and her snout was plas...

It helps that he's hot

I almost always have the same Peapod delivery guy. He's very good looking in a young ( young ) Pacino/Andy Garcia kinda way. Which, let...

What if this year I'm right?

There are things we Cub fans always say … April and May: "It's still early. Things are always rocky at the start of a long season....

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Thursday Thirteen #26 -- 13 Great Old Movies

THIRTEEN MOVIES THAT HAVE AN ENDURING PLACE IN THE HEART OF THE GAL HERSELF I love old movies. Part of it is the romance and the clothes of ...

Pounding the Pavement

Much of why I'm blue is that when surrounded by people who are sad, or distant, or resigned, it's hard to stay upbeat. Since I care ...

Gee, ya think?

You Are 56% Control Freak Generally, you are in control but not a control freak. You life is usually in order. However, sometimes you get to...

What's the zip code for The Stoney End?

I fear that's where I'm headed -- The Stoney End. As a physical location, it doesn't exist. As an emotional destination, it coul...

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

But this is different

I admit I thought the Paris Hilton "ordeal" was funny. I actually thought the best resolution to the Scooter Libby issue would be ...

I found me a new meme!

Welcome to Tina's Tuesdays. Today's three questions are especially tasty Topic: Flavours ...

Monday, July 23, 2007

What's Joe Biden really running for?

I just watched the CNN/You Tube debate. The top tier Democratic candidates is still the top tier, though I agree with the CNN commentator wh...

Ha! Gotcha!

When I move among you, you accept me as one of your own … Your Quirk Factor: 54% You're a pretty quirky person, but you're just norm...

Look! I'm smiling again!

That oppressive sense of sad has lifted somewhat. It always does. Why can't I remember that? Over the weekend, when my mother finished t...

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