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, March 14, 2010

Greetings from a slug

Maybe it's because last night we set the clocks forward, but today I've been beat all day . Went home to visit my mom and play with ...

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing: Judd's Merged Meme 1. What were doing 10 years ago? Negotiating an ex...

Productive, yet tiring

A chilly, rainy Saturday. A looooong chilly, rainy Saturday. The day started with a trip to the dentist for my annual cleaning and x-rays. ...

Friday, March 12, 2010

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Gimme Three Steps 1. Are you the type of person who jumps into new ventures or do you prefer baby steps? Both. I think of it lik...

My favorite sale of the year

The Carson's* Goodwill Sale! Every item of clothing or textiles (I think this means towels, throw rugs, etc.) you bring to Carson's...

Thursday, March 11, 2010

I'm Conflicted!

Lilly has been my favorite since I first heard her sing "Fixing a Hole." I was shocked to see her facing elimination tonight, and...

Poor Mom

Her beloved cat, Lucy, died this week. My mom had to have her put to sleep. The tubby old calico was suffering from massive kidney failure. ...

Observations on the nature of time

1) I arrived at the office on time today. 9:00. And discovered nothing of import goes on here before 9:45 anyway. 2) The coin apparatus on t...

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

I know I shouldn't laugh, but I CAN'T HELP IT!!!

Before this week, I didn't even know Rep. Eric Massa (D-NY) existed. Yet today I can't get him out of my mind. First he resigned bec...

Poor kid

This is how I'll remember Corey Haim: Jake, the confused child of divorce in Murphy's Romance , learning the painful lesson that th...

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Ten Inspiring Women

I haven't stolen anything from Kwizgiver in a long time, and International Women's Day seems like just the time to resume swiping h...

All I want now is a nap

That's what happens when you eat about a dozen thin mints in one sitting. Damn you, you cute Girl Scouts selling them in the lobby!

THE QUEEN'S MEME

To play along, click here . Your participation means a great deal to our Queen. 1. If I never see Karl Rove again it will be too soon. 2 ....

Monday, March 08, 2010

Turns out he's broke

My uncle , that is. As near as anyone can tell, he's blown through $2 million in the last two years. He can't travel, he hasn't ...

Movie Monday

Share your thoughts and link back here to the Bumbles. This week's movie topic is all about Oscar... Last night's show provided no ...

Sunday, March 07, 2010

A Sad Transition

My uncle has been many people during this not-quite-70 years here on earth : child of divorce, bratty brother, troubled teen, high school fa...

I miss her

Strange, isn't it? I'm watching The Queen , starring Helen Mirren in her Oscar-winning turn as Elizabeth, yet it was clips of Diana...

I hope Sunday is as good as Saturday

NO pain pills! Not a one. Not at all, all day Saturday. I may finally be emerging from this obnoxious thing . Being in a certain amount of ...

God bless them, every one

I just watched The Hurt Locker on On Demand and am sorry ... • Sorry I watched it, because it is numbingly tense and violent. As it shoul...

Saturday, March 06, 2010

Not Leo's fault but ...

... I figured Shutter Island out pretty early on, and that kinda spoiled the creepy, scary fun the rest of the audience was having. Damn! I...

He's distracting me!

Nigel is actually shooting the contestants on this episode of America's Next Top Model. If that weren't enough, he's shooting t...

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Your Smiling Face 1. No matter what's going on in your life, what always makes you smile? The color of the sky. The Chicago ...

Friday, March 05, 2010

I don't hurt!

It's nearly 7:00 and I am in no pain whatsoever . I took a pain pill back at about 2:00, so some of the ouch should be creeping back int...

Oh, but I feel virtuous!

Last night I had dinner with my friend Kathleen. I wasn't especially hungry, so instead of going for a burger I ordered an apple/pear/wa...

Thursday, March 04, 2010

Me as romantic recluse

When I was a very young girl, I remember reading a story in our Scholastic Weekly Reader about a man who worked in a lighthouse. His job se...

Wednesday, March 03, 2010

It's a girly season

OK, it's official: I am now into American Idol . And unlike recent seasons, where the end turned out to be a duel between male contestan...

Spa, ahhhh!

This is the Spa of Colonial Williamsburg. I will be there in a mere 32 days, and one of the treatments I will enjoy is the Hot Stone Massage...

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

There's a downside to the Information Age

I was having an OK day. The trip down to the client's offices went smoothly. Got a new photo ID so I can move freely around the client...

Monday, March 01, 2010

Not a bit like Patton

You know how old blood-and-guts, George S. Patton, was known for firing his troops up and leading them confidently, passionately into battle...

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Monday Movie Meme

This week's movie topic is all about Books vs. Movies... Share movie versions of books and your take on them, linking back here at The ...

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Sunday Stealing

Harriet's Choice: The Disney Meme 1. Which non-Disney Princess Disney Film is your favorite? Mary Poppins 2. Which Disney film makes you...

She's a STAR

My niece, that is. She is on her way to becoming her school's representative at the state finals of the FCCLA Culinary STAR Event. FCCLA...

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Should I Stay or Should I Go 1. Have you ever been on a date and you had to tell the person to just go away? No, I have never be...

Friday, February 26, 2010

Creepy, isn't it?

This looks much like the rash on my back. It's shingles. It's responsible for my fever, my back ache, my fatigue , and now, the pain...

Thursday, February 25, 2010

My all-time hero

These two photos take turns on my desktop, revolving from one into the other, telling the story of the day in the life of Jacqueline Bouvier...

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