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.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Thursday Thirteen #91 -- Meet the original girl super-sleuth

THIRTEEN THINGS ABOUT NANCY DREW Before Kinsey Milhone , before Kay Scarpetta , I followed the adventures of the original girl super-sleuth...

It took two hours, but I VOTED

I have lived more than half my life in the same town, yet had never been inside Village Hall until today. Now I'm an expert on its layou...

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Worries closer to home

This afternoon and evening I got a pair of phone calls delivering disturbing news: First, my 9 year old nephew. He started suffering terrib...

I can't stop thinking about him

He is Julian King, the 7-year-old nephew of Jennifer Hudson. Look at the face of a little boy who endured unspeakable terror last Friday, se...

Phfew! That'a a relief, because I was gonna vote anyway.

You Should Be Allowed to Vote You got 13/15 questions correct. Generally speaking, you're very well informed. If you vote this election,...

Monday, October 27, 2008

Color me "home"

It's taken most of today, but I have unpacked most of my boxes and have vintage Bruce Willis gazing (Ok, make that "smirking') ...

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Sunday Stealing: The AnyHow Meme

1. Do you believe in seeing a rainbow after the rain? Yes. In reality and metaphorically. 2. If you have a dream come true, what would it be...

Saturday, October 25, 2008

And the hits just keep on coming!

Last week I learned that my condo association assessments will be going up in 2009. In today's mail I received a lovely announcement fro...

Nailah Franklin Update -- Suspect will act as his own lawyer

In September, 2007, a promising young pharmaceutical sales rep was kidnapped and murdered. Her name was Nailah Franklin, shown here. I neve...

Saturday 9 -- The Best of What's Around

1. What's the best new website you've found? eBags . I love it! It's easy to navigate and the merchandise changes often and ther...

Friday, October 24, 2008

Some good news for a change

One of the mutual funds I own independent of my 401(k) at work actually went up today. By 1¢. I know that one entire penny might not seem l...

What's on the Gal's Mind Today?

This "Rollercoaster of Randomness" was liberated from Kwizgiver . Are you single? Yes Have you ever been in love? Yes What did you...

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Thursday Thirteen #90 -- Got a question? Ask Uncle Sam!

13 BOOKLETS AVAILABLE FROM THE FEDERAL CITIZEN INFORMATION CENTER This is my valentine to www.pueblo.gsa.gov, a website I have literally lo...

Am I glad I don't contribute to the RNC? You betcha!

My data is definitely not current so don't quote me, but I remember that in very recent history, the average RNC contributor gives $147/...

The Last Thing I'll Pack

This Rolling Stone cover, pockmarked from pushpins and faded from decades of exposure to both sun and fluorescent light, has followed me fr...

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Found tucked in the corner

As I continue to pack up my office, I came upon the following fortune, which is all that's left of a long-ago Panda carry-out lunch. YOU...

I've been Minnie Mouse and Harpo Marx, but never this

You Should Be a Werewolf You are seen as a bit tough and quite unpredictable. You follow your impulses. You see Halloween as a time you can ...

Monday, October 20, 2008

This is just CRUEL

Read the message that just arrived in this loyal Cub fan's email box! The wound is never going to heal if people don't quit picking...

I'm packing up my files ... but will I unpack them?

My agency keeps breathlessly telling us how terrific it will be for this account when we're all on the same floor. The Big Move is suppo...

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Sunday Stealing -- The Meme about Memes & Blogging

How do you feel about being tagged for memes? Usually I like it because it's fun to respond to questions that have no wrong answer. Do y...

Grudging fondness for our erstwhile First Lady

After reading American Wife and seeing W, I find myself strangely supportive of a woman I hadn't given much thought to before, Laura B...

Saturday, October 18, 2008

Saturday 9 -- You Wear It Well

1. What are your favorite shoes? A completely adorable pair of Enzo Angiolini black flats. They're a cross between Mary Janes and ballet...

Friday, October 17, 2008

My theory about Caylee Anthony

This case -- featured on the cover of the new PEOPLE -- continues to both fascinate and haunt me. The mom and now defendant, Casey Anthony...

My hero

What with my post-Cub depression and stock market panic and job fears, I have suffered a loss without allowing myself to absorb it. I will n...

I'm scared

Yesterday was not a good day for me. I have spent weeks working on a presentation, trying to get it right, fighting the good fight internal...

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Thursday Thirteen #89 -- The New Millennium's Biggest Bombs

THIRTEEN OF HOLLYWOOD'S LEAST SUCCESSFUL MOVIES If you’re thinking of investing money somewhere safer than the stock market, forget the ...

Me and her

There's a woman I work with who I have lovingly dubbed "The Freakazoid Bitch." She's responsible for either canning my be...

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Tuesday Tunes #14

This week we want you to do a mini review of your favorite album of the moment. Talk it up, tell us why you love it and why we should listen...

Ten on Tuesday

10 Bands/Artists that Remind You of High School I'm a member of the Class of 75 1. Elton John 2. Alice Cooper 3. James Taylor 4. Carly S...

The self-proclaimed "pit bull with lipstick" snaps

Sarah Palin bites the hand that supports her. (BTW, I'm linking back to Fox News so you can see I'm "fair and balanced.")...

Monday, October 13, 2008

Sending my mind to the happy place

I'm having a rather rough day here at work, so I'm trying to calm myself on this unseasonably warm (77º) autumn day by dreaming of a...

Sunday, October 12, 2008

I wanted to be Jackie, but this ain't bad, either

Thanks to Cupcake (aka Bette Davis) to turning me on to this quiz. Your result for Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Me...

"Nobody's young anymore"

So says Chance Wayne to past-her-prime Alexandra Del Lago in Sweet Bird of Youth. Watching this 1962 movie today, after what we know become...

Sunday Stealing #6

The "Sometimes" Meme: All you have to do is finish the sentence... Sometimes I just need: a shot of caffeine Sometimes I want: a ...

Saturday, October 11, 2008

I always love Olivia & Elliott. Especially in this episode.

It's the episode from Law & Order: SVU last season* when Olivia ends up with Elliott's wife, Kathy, under the most trying circum...

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