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, April 23, 2010

Why is this woman smiling?

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An SEC accountant attempted to access porn websites 1,800 times in a two-week period and had 600 pornographic images on her computer hard dr...
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I just don't get it

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I try and try, but I don't understand what's happening with financial reform. I listen to Secretary Geitner, Chase's Jamie Dimon...
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Thursday, April 22, 2010

Bang, bang! You're dead before you had a chance to live.

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Two year old Coco Cole was died today, shot in the head while securely strapped in her car seat on Chicago's South Side. Coco, her fathe...
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"This is very cool."

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Yes it is. I'm talking about the 4-word email I received from my best friend first thing this morning, in response to a news story I for...
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Shut Up and Go Away

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Yes, that about covers it. Chicago, Illinois (CNN) -- Lawyers for Rod Blagojevich filed a motion Thursday seeking to subpoena President Oba...
Wednesday, April 21, 2010

I love hating the Mets

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I have hated the Mets for so long that I can't remember not hating them. This decades-long vendetta makes watching tonight's game ev...
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Wednesday Wickedness -- George Clooney

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Each of this week's 10 questions is based on a quote from George Clooney. 1. "I grew up in the world of bad television, on my dad...
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Sad

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I remembered this Rolling Stone cover because I thought Michael Douglas looked particularly yummy but also because it was so sweet and help...

The Queen's Meme

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The American Idol Meme. You be the judge! 1. Do you watch American Idol? Yes. It's appointment TV for me. 2. Who is your favorite judge?...
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Monday, April 19, 2010

I consider this an honor

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Your result for The Classic Dames Test... Katharine Hepburn You scored 26% grit, 38% wit, 38% flair, and 19% class! You are the fabulously ...
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Getting the ball rolling

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It feels like I have been talking about having this done forever (really, check out #4). And this afternoon I took the first solid step to ...
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Movie Monday -- Rock the Vote

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Share on your blog movies about politics and leave the link back here to the Bumbles. The Candidate. Some things (like Redford's sideb...
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Sunday, April 18, 2010

Tomorrow it begins again

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A very undisciplined weekend is winding to a close … Saturday was errands, laundry, and a party at Kathleen 's house. We celebrated her ...
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Saturday, April 17, 2010

Sunday Stealing

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The Meme Time Meme 01. Real First Name: The 02. Birthday: November 22. That's 218 days aw...
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Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Kicks (Keep Getting Harder to Find) 1. As you get older, do you find that kicks are harder to find? No. In fact it's the opp...
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Friday, April 16, 2010

It's a beautiful day for a ball game

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The Cubs broke through today, the same way the sun eventually broke through this morning's clouds. My heroes came from behind to win 7-2...

Molly's lunch

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"My" homeless man hasn't been around at all this week! This worries me because the weather has been unseasonably warm and dry...
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Thursday, April 15, 2010

A sure sign of spring!

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I saw Puppet Bike today for the first time this year! A very mangy cat puppet and dog puppet were dancing to some lively Cajun music. When ...
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010

And I ... eee... I ... eee ... I will always love you ...

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Today is Greg Maddux' 44th birthday. Celebrate accordingly.
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Ten Things Tuesday

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Ten random things about me, in random order, shared because I haven't stolen anything from Kwizgiver in such a long time! 1) I hate goi...
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Cool! She finally speaks for herself.

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Post-assassination interviews with Jacqueline Kennedy to be unsealed Shown: Arthur Schlesinger Jr. and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis spoke at ...
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It's a beautiful sight

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Behold the first Cubs' home game home run, sailing over the heads of the faithful during the third inning yesterday within the Friendly ...
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Monday, April 12, 2010

Movie Monday

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Best Couples This week we're thinking of couples in films that left their mark because of their romantic tension, squabbling or love con...
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And she's ... SAFE!

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Don't know how close I came to being called out here at work, but at least I'm safe for now. (Enough baseball references? Well, it i...
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Sunday, April 11, 2010

I'm never prepared for the ending

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I just watched PBS's The Diary of Anne Frank . This production includes the material poor Otto Frank omitted from the diary for decades ...
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So much fun to watch

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I was sad to learn that Dixie Carter, aka Julia Sugarbaker, died yesterday at age 70 . She was my favorite Designing Woman, a sassy belle wh...
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Sunday Stealing

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Sunday Stealing: The Me Me Meme 1. Never in my life have I been: tall 2. The one person who can drive me nuts is: my least favorite, and now...
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Saturday, April 10, 2010

Dumb Luck

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Went to the dentist today and found that removing the crown, filling the cavity and putting in a new crown w ill cost more than originally e...
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Friday, April 09, 2010

It happened Tuesday

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The axe fell at the office. According to the industry blogs, 15 to 20 were let go. I contacted a coworker this evening and he reports that I...
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Hi, Len! Hi, Bob! I'm here!

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I'm settling in to watch my first regular-season Cubs broadcast of 2010! I suspect my Boys in Blue haven't done all that great thus ...

"16 years of marriage out the window"

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Had one of those unfortunate boarding experiences last night where we were all sitting there for a while -- maybe 20 minutes -- waiting for ...
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The Joys of Retail in Colonial Williamsburg

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There are those who devote a day in Williamsburg to shopping in Merchant's Square , and I get it. I only spent a few hours there, but I ...
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Ye Olde Williamsburg

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When I wasn't being pampered, I was wandering around Colonial Williamsburg. I didn't get to much of it, because I was unprepared for...
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Thursday, April 08, 2010

Ah ... spa ...

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The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg is what drew me to this vacation destination in the first place. While not as luxurious or extensive as las...
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Wednesday, April 07, 2010

Observations from the road

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Since I just read an article on Sir Paul's message to the American Idol contestants, let me paraphrase the way I have always heard him ...
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