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.

Friday, December 26, 2008

Saturday 9 -- Crazy Sam's Last Meme of 2008

1. What was the best thing that happened to you personally in 2008? Taking my nephew to his very first Cub game , during the magical 2008 se...

Lazy, lazy, lazy

What have I done today? Hmmm ... That would be nothing . I took a shower. I wandered over to the post office, Petco, Old Navy (I got my brot...

Thursday, December 25, 2008

"Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world ...

... she walks into mine." I love this movie. Happy Birthday, Bogie, and Merry Christmas to me. Thanks, TCM.

I hope she's happy

I am watching a C-Span rebroadcast of the dedication of the Heinz College (yes, I know it's Christmas Day, but my geekiness knows no se...

Christmas 2008

We had a good Christmas (Eve) yesterday. I love my niece. We were not so close last year. She was growing up and, I felt, away. I realize th...

Love's Pure Light

So goes the last hymn of the candlelight service: "Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love's pure light." After completing ...

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Sometimes I'm not so wise

I have known I should be wrapping gifts for about a week now. But I've been so lazy lately. And, just like the highschool Gal who furio...

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Heads or Tails #20 -- This Time of Year

"Tell what you do or don't like about this time of year." Carols make me happy. Right now I'm listening to James Taylor...

"The Gal Worries"

A phrase used often by my best friend. Who happens to fly frequently. Usually in and out of Denver International Airport. I am not a big fan...

Monday, December 22, 2008

Dear Santa

I know what the problem is -- most of the things I want are hard to wrap and won't fit under the tree. Not to mention that I don't e...

Sunday, December 21, 2008

They really are great shoes

They even make blue anklets look good. I know, I know … The Wizard of Oz is almost 70 years old now. But the classics never go out of style...

It's only 68º in here

Which, while a bit chilly for my taste, is radically warmer than the -3º it is outside. I am wearing the gray slippers I received from my b...

Sorry, but I just couldn't

Before today, I hadn't been to church in ages. This morning, I felt the need to worship in a more structured setting. I haven't been...

Swoon

I love watching Hugh Grant's romantic comedies. Onscreen* he's funny, sweet, appealingly diffident and appears to be a very good kis...

Saturday, December 20, 2008

Sunday Stealing #13

Sunday Stealing: The Sreaming Masses' Meme 1. What is a nickname a former (or present) lover gave you? "Paul Girl," inspired b...

No, really. If Blogthings says it, it must be true!

You Are Considerate and Mature You approach the holidays with responsibility and cooperation. You'll do your part to make sure that ever...

Saturday 9 -- Holiday Cheer

1. Does the holiday season stress you out? If yes, how do you cope? Yes, it stresses me out. I never seem to have enough time or energy to g...

Friday, December 19, 2008

I'm glad I believe in Heaven

It makes it easier to hear that the trash bag of bones dumped in the woods was once this little girl, Caylee Anthony. Where her spirit is no...

Ugh! I need a new TV

The Geek from Geek Squad was here today. He was very nice (and really not at all geeky). But while now I can finally watch both cable TV and...

Thursday, December 18, 2008

I'm so tired

My big, old, gloriously trusting and loving tomcat Joey had dental work today. He is approximately 10 years old, and this was the first time...

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Thursday Thirteen #97 -- Kudos to a TV Classic

WHAT’S UP WITH THIRTEEN M*A*S*H CASTMEMBERS Through most of the 1970s and even into the 1980s, I was half in love with Benjamin Franklin Pie...

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Bad Gal!

I should be wrapping. I have sooo much wrapping to do. And yet, here I am, blogging and watching Nancy Grace on CNN. Am I not the laziest g...

Heads or Tails #19 -- Anything Round

Since this week's theme is "anything round," I am going to pause for a moment to reflect on nickels. Yes, the 5¢ piece. They a...

Tuesday Tunes #14

Holiday Word Association Holly: Holly, Jolly Christmas by Burl Ives (I never thought I'd include Burl Ives in Tuesday Tunes) Tree: Riv...

So this is what 40 looks like?

I wish I looked this good at 40. I wish I looked this good at any point in my life. On behalf of all us on Team Aniston, "Atta Girl!...

Monday, December 15, 2008

Christmas songs!

This week's Give Me Five is devoted to "favorite holiday songs." I'm listening to my Christmas playlist right now, so wha...

Thank you, Wonkette

One thing about our guv that we have all always agreed on, we love his hair . Which this post almost from late last week almost made me laug...

Sunday, December 14, 2008

Where's the patriotism?

En route to finding something else, I stumbled upon a list of blogs that gleefully tie Barack Obama to Rod Blagojevich. Maybe Rahm Emmanuel...

Saturday, December 13, 2008

Sunday Stealing #12

Sunday Stealing: The Christmas Meme 1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Depends on the gift. I go with the bags if the shape makes it impossibl...

Not fair!

Well, here's an ugly turn of events. I've haven't blogged about it until now because it's hard to think about it without cru...

Saturday 9 -- 'Tis the Season

1. Do you enjoy receiving or giving presents more? Giving, most of the time. There are a few exceptions. One is my niece, who at 16 is a fl...

Friday, December 12, 2008

"Well, I DO have a lot of Christmas spirit," she said modestly

You Are the Furthest Thing From A Grinch You love and live for the holidays. You even love the Grinch! You're in the holiday spirit year...

Happy Birthday to me, pt . 7

And Merry Christmas, too! Last night my best friend and I got together, face to face, for a little over 3 hours. It's the first time we...

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Thursday Thirteen #96 -- This Just in from the North Pole

THE THIRTEEN REQUESTS SANTA CLAUS RECEIVES MOST According to ChristmasGifts.net , these are this year's 13 most-often requested gifts fo...

And the hits just keep on coming!

This just in: Source: 'Senate Candidate 5' is Jesse Jackson Jr. U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is “Senate Candidate 5,” whom Gov. Blago...

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