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, March 03, 2008

Isn't she lovely?

I have a brand spanking new pimple on my chin! Hopefully I'll be able to curb it's growth with the antibiotic Clindamycin prescribed...

Sunday, March 02, 2008

Scrubbing the floors can be good for what ails me

Yes, my close friends are still in trouble . Yes, I will try to help in any way I can. But I've used my alone time this weekend to turn ...

Saturday, March 01, 2008

Where have you been all my life?

I'm talking about the show NCIS generally, and Mark Harmon specifically. There's been a marathon of episodes on the USA Network and...

Friday, February 29, 2008

I'm not moving, and you can't make me.

Any workweek that starts with news of your boss taking his own life promises to be emotionally charged. And it was. And I'm glad it'...

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Stuff and Things

1) Snowbird (aka Book Mama's Mama) wisely anticipated how upset I'd be by the prospect of the naming rights to Wrigley Field being s...

Quirky? Who, Me?

I love me a good meme, and I found one over at Nissa 's. SIX OF THE GAL'S QUIRKS 1) I cannot remember phone numbers. Not even my own...

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Thursday Thirteen #56 -- 13 of my favorite products

THIRTEEN BRANDS I AM COMPLETELY, UNSHAKABLY LOYAL TO Last week, when it was wicked cold and wet outside, I stopped at CVS on my way home fro...

She's done it again!

Kwizgiver posted this on yesterday, and I find it irresistible and have stolen it. TIC TOC: TIME 4 A SURVEY Your best friend tells you she ...

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

A Great Night of TV

First there were the guys on American Idol, singing songs of the 1970s. Now I'm watching Hillary and Obama debate on MSNBC. I am happy t...

Heads & Tails #18

Today's theme is WONDER. According to our friends at Webster's, "wonder" can mean: 1) A feeling of puzzlement or doubt or...

Monday, February 25, 2008

Introducing the Alphabet Meme

I've been tagged by Tasha , and here goes … Copy all the links below and replace a single link under the appropriate letter of the alpha...

Life Goes On … Until It Doesn't

My weekend felt so ordinary. After leaving work on Friday, I did laundry … waited for my Peapod delivery … finished one book and started ano...

Sunday, February 24, 2008

If I awarded the Oscars ...

… the best supporting actor trophy would go to someone who isn't even nominated -- Andy Griffith in Waitress . Old Joe, the owner of the...

Saturday, February 23, 2008

So, Hello, Gorgeous!

My tax refund arrived yesterday and it's already gone. But I'm very satisfied with its disposition … and with myself. 35% My mom’s ...

Friday, February 22, 2008

Killing time, courtesy of Kwizgiver

Randomness Do you use big words? Yes. My favorite is "gubernatorial." Favorite number? 7 Name a lyric from the song you're li...

I guess this is why they call it "work"

Had lunch at my desk again today, waiting for client feedback to arrive. Our account executive seems to have promised the client a same-day ...

I Still Miss Him (& His Blue Eyes)

- Hank Williams Jr. Lyrics I loved the end of tonight's Democratic Debate, when Hillary Clinton went all sentimental and classy and talk...

Thursday, February 21, 2008

In praise of Miss Thing

I have recently blogged about my big, fat old tomcat, Joey . He has a heart of gold and I adore him. I have blogged often about Reynaldo , t...

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Thursday Thirteen #55 -- Enduring Movie Cliches

THIRTEEN THINGS YOU CAN ALMOST COUNT ON SEEING AT THE MOVIES I love movies. I adore them when they’re good and still appreciate them when th...

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

I feel bad for her

Hillary Clinton has been fighting the good fight for 30 years. She played a major role in getting her husband elected and re-elected and hel...

A First Lady like Caroline's Mother

Caroline Kennedy recently wrote a column in the NY Times, endorsing Barack Obama because he could be " A President Like My Father ....

Heads & Tails #16

Today's theme is the Letter P. And so I'm going to write about something very top of mind right now -- PATIENCE. I was awakened thi...

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Look at That Face (Part 2)

Definitely, Maybe is the second movie I've seen with Abigail Breslin. (The first being Little Miss Sunshine .) Once again she's cap...

Offguard Survey

Another quiz stolen from Kwizgiver … 1. Do you wake up cranky?: no 2. If an ex said he hates you, you say?: "I'm not surprised....

"Is there something in your house that isn't working like should?"

That's how the CLR cleanser commercial begins, and it addresses slow running faucets and showerheads. But it got my attention, because I...

A Delicious Victory

My niece was one of two students chosen to represent her high school in a district culinary competition. Her assignment was to create an app...

Saturday, February 16, 2008

Another victim of the mortgage crisis

My friend Kathy just turned 61 this month. And she's in trouble. She went into real estate in 2001, when the market was booming. I had f...

It's "Blah-goy-ah-vitch"

Watching the national news coverage of the DeKalb campus shootings, I've noticed a reluctance on the part of anchors to say the name of ...

Friday, February 15, 2008

Thinking of Greg Maddux …

… and I was, because I'm awake and have a pulse, let's take a closer look at this picture. What don't you see? That would be blo...

Hello, Boys!

The Cubs pitchers and catchers have been in Arizona for a couple days now. Behold Kerry Wood! Isn't he a sight for sore eyes? The Padres...

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Stolen from Kwizgiver

Childhood Stuff 1. Did you play with Barbies or G.I. Joes: Oh, yes! My Barbie used to get dressed up for dates with Paul McCartney. Barbie w...

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Thursday Thirteen #54 -- A Die Hard Valentine to My Favorite Action Hero

13 THINGS ABOUT THE MOVIE DIE HARD This summer will mark the 20th anniversary of when I first met my enduring movie boyfriend, John McClane ...

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