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, January 27, 2008

It doesn't surprise me

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It may not necessarily please me, but it doesn't surprise me . Thanks to Cupcake for the link.
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I WAS going to be so productive today …

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Organizing all my tax paperwork … sorting through a stack or two (OK, three) of magazines … vacuuming … washing the bathroom floor … repleni...
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Saturday, January 26, 2008

But I don't wanna!

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Every year at this time -- like a swallow mindlessly returning to Capistrano -- The Gal Herself returns to the movie theater to see as many ...
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I'm IT!

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Cricket's Hearth tagged me, and that makes me IT. I think it's neat to invoke a summertime kids' game on a frozen winter night....
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Friday, January 25, 2008

Friday's Feast #31

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Appetizer How many times per day do you usually laugh? Well, I have my "go along to get along" laugh, which while insincere, does ...
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What a happy trio!

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Bookmama knows how I worry, and was good enough to send me this photo. It does make me feel better, because I want a united party going for...
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Thursday, January 24, 2008

We can't help being fascinating

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Last night, a friend and I had a quick dinner before going to see the latest touring company of My Fair Lady . (Yes, it was loverly.) Anyway...
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Wednesday, January 23, 2008

THURSDAY THIRTEEN #51 -- Recently viewed DVDs that I haven't put away

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THIRTEEN DVDs  THAT STILL  CLUTTER MY TV STAND I have a hard time putting things away. I put something down and know – just know – I will p...
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It made me laugh, but I hope it's not true

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Last night, on Letterman, John Edwards was asked how the three candidates really get along. You know, when the audience can't hear and ...
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Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Yeah, so?

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So during last night's debate, Hillary Clinton finally uttered the name I have been waiting to hear, "Rezko." Antonin Rezko is...
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Please, please resolve the writers' strike!

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Some of the Best Actor nominees clean up really well. They also won't cross the picket lines. I do not wish to be deprived of my eye can...
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Heads & Tails #14

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Today's theme is the 5 senses . My favorite sight: The sky. I never get tired of the different blues and grays and shades of black it o...
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Monday, January 21, 2008

Manic Monday #9

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If you had to be named after one of the 50 states, which would it be? That's easy: Georgia. Where do you go for advice? Depends on the ...
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In just two months …

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… I will be relaxing in this French Country Suite at the Chateau Elan in Atlanta. I'm treating myself to two solid days of solitude and ...
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Sunday, January 20, 2008

You like me, you really like me!

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That's my tribute to award shows, which are in jeopardy this season because of the writers' strike. It's also my way of celebrat...
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Peggy Noonan annoys me

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She's not hateful, like Ann Coulter. She's not alternately silly or cruel in the guise of "humor," like Rush Limbaugh. She...
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Saturday, January 19, 2008

This magic moment

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I'm watching The Godfather for the umpzillionth time and during this particular viewing, I am struck by James Caan as Sonny. He is sexy...
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Friday, January 18, 2008

Now I know why no one likes Mitt Romney

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It's been said that all the Republican Presidential nominees are actually grudgingly fond of one another -- except for Mitt Romney. They...
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I'm in love with him, and he feels fine

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LONDON, England (CNN) -- Paul McCartney has reassured his fans that he feels fine and has no medical problems, despite recent reports to the...
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Funny, it doesn't look like the Amityville Horror

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My best friend's house, that is. He moved in a year ago. This isn't it, exactly. It's an example of the new homes being built in...
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Friday's Feast #30

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Appetizer What is your favorite beverage? Coca Cola Classic. I accept no substitutes. Soup Name 3 things that are on your computer desk at...
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Thursday, January 17, 2008

I can't help it. I loved it!

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It was sublime: OJ Simpson, sitting there in court wearing a government-issued jumpsuit, meekly submitting to a tongue lashing by a woman. T...

Look what I got from Misty!

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Misty Dawn sees the humor in her life, so I'm proud that the award she gave me features the ultimate funny girls. She says my blog is o...
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Wednesday, January 16, 2008

THURSDAY THIRTEEN #50 -- Meet author Patricia Cornwell's most famous creation

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THIRTEEN THINGS ABOUT KAY SCARPETT A I’m reading the latest Patricia Cornwell book, Book of the Dead . It’s another compelling, brutal tale ...
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Hitting the wall

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We've all done it. On a day when you have put out fire after fire, alternately fought and cajoled coworkers, and wondered what the hell ...
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Tuesday, January 15, 2008

So much for demographics

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Professionally, I live by good demographic data. I'm in advertising, and it's my job to try to convince you to buy … buy … buy! The ...
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Heads & Tails #13

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Today's theme is the Letter C . Here is a list of my favorite things that begin with C, presented in the order they occurred to me. C oc...
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Monday, January 14, 2008

Manic Monday #8

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Which sex do you think has it easier in our culture? Have you ever wished you were the opposite sex? For the most part, I think men have it...
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On my mind …

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It's been a big weekend, with seismic shifts in the lives of those close to me. 1) Saturday afternoon, my brother-in-law was laid off ag...
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Saturday, January 12, 2008

My Saturday Night Dream Date

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He has everything I could want in a man: • a timeless smirk • an intimidating sneer • a healthy disrespect for authority • a prodigious way ...
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Two months! It was only gorgeous for two months!

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Got in this evening to find the right cushions of my lovely new sofa covered in kitty puke and a hairball. I want to cry. I only had it two ...
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Friday, January 11, 2008

But they were never supposed to break up!

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No, this post isn't going to be about Brad and Jen. But instead about my personal Brad and Jen, the couple I thought would never split …...
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An endorsement that makes a difference

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Now I'm going to take a closer look at the junior Senator from my state. After all, John Kerry was right about (among other things) Viet...
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Friday's Feast #29

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Appetizer. What is your middle name? Would you change any of your names if you could? If so, what would you like to be called? My middle na...
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Wednesday, January 09, 2008

THURSDAY THIRTEEN #49 -- Remembering the original songbird/trainwreck

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THIRTEEN THINGS  ABOUT JUDY GARLAND Following the Britney Spears saga, I have had an overwhelming sense of deja sad because this reminds me ...
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