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.

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Duh! Why did this never occur to me?

From the October issue of Allure : "Recycle body wash bottles, or use bar soap. 'If every household did so, we'd keep up to 2.5...

Handsome is as handsome does

This is Jennifer Levin . She was found strangled to death in Central Park back in the summer of 1986. She was only 18, ready to begin colleg...

Heads & Tails #7

Today, the theme of Heads or Tails is "Train." I shall take this opportunity to applaud Thomas the Tank Engine for all the hours ...

Monday, October 22, 2007

The 4 Q&A Meme

Look what I liberated from Kellan . NAME FOUR … Jobs you've had: 1- Secretary at Sears HQ in the Sears Tower, on the 6th floor 2- Recept...

Gotta build an addition to the "Dig Me" room

Look what I got from Lori ! You know, back when I first started this blog, it never occurred to me that anyone would read it at all, much le...

No wonder I live for Dancing with the Stars

I have been watching MSNBC off and on this afternoon/early evening and it's left me quite depressed. None of what I've learned today...

Congratulations, Red Sox Nation!

If it can't be the Cubs, I'm glad it's the Red Sox in the World Series. One of the oldest, most storied teams in the history of ...

Sunday, October 21, 2007

Unconscious Mutterings #14

I say ... and you think ... ? 1. Las Vegas :: Viva, Las Vegas! 2. Linus :: His blanket 3. Struck :: Moonstruck 4. Movie :: Star 5. Anxi...

If the devil on my shoulder spoke out loud

… it would sound like Kathy Griffin. My oldest friend and I went to see my sister Oak Parker Kathy Griffin last night at the Chicago Theater...

Behold My "Dig Me!" Post

My favorite baseball player, future Hall of Famer Greg Maddux, was recently asked where he kept his record-breaking 14 Golden Glove Awards ....

Saturday, October 20, 2007

Saturday Special #8

~Words Ending in OWL ~ I Say You Answer~ 1. Screeching Owl... "from the trees up above" 2. Night To Howl... "Halloween"...

Friday, October 19, 2007

Look what I got!

Kwizgiver has honored me with the tastiest award ever!

Update on Nailah Franklin

This post is dedicated to the 28 year old woman who disappeared on September 18. For nine days, Ms. Franklin's friends and family were ...

Friday's Feast #19

Appetizer If you were a dog, what breed would you be, and why? A mutt. I believe they're the most charming dogs and besides, no living ...

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Thursday Thirteen #38 -- Favorite Love Songs

THIRTEEN LOVE (OR LACK OF LOVE) SONGS THAT ALWAYS GET TO ME Maybe it’s because Sweetest Day is almost upon us, but this Gal is really feeli...

Palace Intrigue

It's weird here at work today. Two of our big bosses were "let go" (fired, canned, booted) yesterday. I've been in this bu...

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Heads & Tails #6

The theme for this week's Heads & Tails is "Ten Things." I've listed 10 characters who star in their own book series,...

Monday, October 15, 2007

This is soooo NOT FAIR!

It's Monday and guess what. I'M FEELING BETTER! Perhaps not as strong as Rosie the Riveter here, nor as motivated and alert as I sho...

Sunday, October 14, 2007

Unconscious Mutterings #13

I say ... and you think ... ? Illicit :: Naughty Go :: Go, Dog, Go! (Dr. Seuss) Jacket :: Hood Blow :: Cocaine Coach :: Mike Ditka Effort ...

Saturday, October 13, 2007

Is it a cold or is it the flu?

I've taken the Cold and Flu Symptom Quiz on WebMD, and guess what. I can't figure this thing out. Do you have a fever? No. "G...

As Fred Astaire sang, "Oh no, they can't take that away from me"

Look what came in today's mail. I may be reduced to watching the Rockies/Dbacks, but I have verifiable proof (what's more credible ...

Friday, October 12, 2007

No joy here

This post is going to be long and intense. If you're going to comment, please understand how sensitive all of this is. Thanks. I was rap...

Friday's Feast #19

Appetizer When was the last time you were surprised? Yesterday. My niece, a high school freshman, is in trouble in school. I know every lov...

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Thursday Thirteen #37 -- The Most Recent Books I've Read

Thirteen Books THE GAL HERSELF Has Read in 2007 (I Enjoyed 12) As luck would have it, I just finished the 13th book I've read this year....

Smile!

I'm not sick exactly. I just feel crappy. Scratchy throat, achy, weak … Can't sleep because of the lovely cough I just developed. I ...

Tuesday, October 09, 2007

"You say it's your birthday. It's my birthday, too, yeah."

No, it's not my birthday. But it would be his, were he still with us. Happy birthday, John. He was a giant, and his career cast a long s...

I'm not moving from this spot. Ever.

Left work at 12:30 today. Stopped for snacks and coughdrops and juice on the way home and now I'm settled in. For the duration. My throa...

A sinfully snatched quiz

Check out Kwizgiver 's original "7 deadly sins" post Wrath Who did you last get angry with? My boss What is your weapon of ch...

Monday, October 08, 2007

"Know thyself"

My best friend called me this evening. He needed to speak to me right then. Immediately. He was in the car, en route to an impromptu dinner ...

Sunday, October 07, 2007

I enjoyed it. Is that a good thing?

Made an effort to finally see The Brave One . This film has been out for more than a month and received uniformly good reviews, so I wanted ...

Unconscious Mutterings #12

I say ... and you think ... ? Cluster :: headache Announcement :: morning announcements over the old PA system at my high school Respect :...

Saturday, October 06, 2007

I'm tired and disappointed … but ultimately grateful

It was a bright afternoon and a clear, lovely night. Ernie Banks threw out the ceremonial first pitch, and Ron Santo sang during the 7th Inn...

Update on Nailah Franklin

This post is about the local woman who disappeared on September 19. Her legion of friends and family searched for her and kept her story fr...

The bunting is going up … AND I'LL BE THERE

Saturday's game, the Cubs first Wrigley Field play-off appearance in years, has long been sold out and scalpers are getting $2000/seat. ...

Friday, October 05, 2007

Heartbreak!

I admit that when I went to bed last night, I was desperately disappointed with Cubs ace Ted Lilly. He simply wasn't very good, and in t...

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