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, February 09, 2008

A sobering observation

In the past month and a half, since my last trip to the neighborhood food pantry, I have collected a large, heavy bag filled with canned veg...

Friday, February 08, 2008

I guess I'm the muscle around here

I got in this morning and my boss told me about new revisions we needed to get out ASAP. Noon would be nice. Definitely before eod. I knew I...

Thursday, February 07, 2008

Romney suspends campaign

Damn! I had wagered on him choosing Michael Vick as his running mate . As a good and loyal Democrat, I would have preferred to run against...

Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Thursday Thirteen #53 -- The Gal Explains It All

ANSWERS TO 13 QUESTIONS RECENTLY LEFT IN THIS BLOG'S COMMENTS 1. How was Juno? ( Sparky Duc k) This is an adorable movie. Funny and swe...

In praise of mothers and sons

Jenny McB and her almost-grown son have discussed the signficance of this Presidential election. Bookmama has explained to her little boy...

Tuesday, February 05, 2008

I admit it. I was verklempt.

This morning, when I went to vote and saw the names of a woman and an African American on the Presidential ballot, I was amazed and thrilled...

Heads & Tails #16

Today's theme is "first and last." I'm going to write about my very first and most recent trips to a movie theater. First...

The sweetest-looking award I could ever receive

See that face? That's Maggie May, one the Dogs that Keep Misty Sane . But she's only one of the things that make this award special....

Sunday, February 03, 2008

Now is the time for all good bloggers to come to the aid of this gal

Here's the thing: In the past month people have left questions for me in the "comments" that I haven't answered. I know th...

And the Oscar goes to …

For those of you who participate in the office Oscar pool, I know which movie will win the nude gold dude: No Country for Old Men . How do I...

Saturday, February 02, 2008

Saturday in Galtopia

Our population has grown and we have our first high rise. I am terribly proud of my subjects … I mean, I am terribly proud of our citizens ....

Friday, February 01, 2008

You big babies!

Ok, so it snowed last night and all morning. Depending on where you are in the Chicagoland area, you received between 8 and 12 inches altoge...

And then there were two

Tonight's CNN debate was civil and focused and once again I was pleased with both my choices. I lean toward Obama because he thinks bigg...

Friday's Feast #29

Appetizer What is your favorite kind of cereal? Post Great Grains Soup When was the last time you purchased something for your home, what wa...

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

THURSDAY THIRTEEN #52 -- Sites to cybershop

MY THIRTEEN FAVORITE ONLINE SHOPPING SITES I love shopping from my laptop! Point, click, buy. Then, within days, one of the nice young men ...

"So long, farewell, Auf wiedersehen, good night …

… I hate to go and leave this pretty sight." If I sound like I'm being flip about the end of John Edwards' campaign, I'm n...

If I ruled the world …

Hey, wait! Now I DO rule the world! Or at least my own little corner of it. Please stop by my own special little haven: Galtopia . Be sure t...

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Heads & Tails #15

Today's theme is Who Would You Like to Meet? This topic, the news of the day, and Ms. Skittles' own post, all combine to make me sa...

A Reason to Believe

Mayor Daley is helping Barack Obama raise money. John Kerry has endorsed him. Caroline Kennedy wrote a heartfelt opinion piece in the NY T...

Sunday, January 27, 2008

It doesn't surprise me

It may not necessarily please me, but it doesn't surprise me . Thanks to Cupcake for the link.

I WAS going to be so productive today …

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

Saturday, January 26, 2008

But I don't wanna!

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

I'm IT!

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....

Friday, January 25, 2008

Friday's Feast #31

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

What a happy trio!

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...

Thursday, January 24, 2008

We can't help being fascinating

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...

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

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

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...

It made me laugh, but I hope it's not true

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

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Yeah, so?

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

Please, please resolve the writers' strike!

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...

Heads & Tails #14

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...

Monday, January 21, 2008

Manic Monday #9

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 ...

In just two months …

… 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 ...

Sunday, January 20, 2008

You like me, you really like me!

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...

Peggy Noonan annoys me

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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