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.

Saturday, May 29, 2010

The right ending to a good day

First Joey and I went to the vet. He hasn't lost any weight, but he hasn't gained any, either, and for a big, 14 year old cat, he...

Clean Me

I touched up even more cracking grout between my tub tiles and realized, yet again, that my bathroom is a mess. I have lots of ambitious pla...

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Midnight Confessions 1. Have you ever had to confess something to a lover or friend? Of course. Many times. I think it's jus...

Friday, May 28, 2010

Oh, but I'm a crafty one!

I had Friday off and spent it doing my chores. But I put aside one load of laundry (my darks, to be precise). Then I contacted my oldest fri...

Behold my wake-up call

Thanks to The Chicago Tribune for this terrific photo from one of last night's opening numbers at the Diana Ross concert. While I don...

Baby's First Group-on

I just bought a $220 hot stone massage for $55 through Groupon.com! That's 90 minutes of luxury at 75% off. (It's always easier for...

Thursday, May 27, 2010

New Clean Me

Every day I am going to do something -- no matter how small -- to improve my standard of living at home. For Thursday I only deserve the dus...

The"fan girl" in me is so happy for them!

Here's a Chicago Tribune photo of the Mount Prospect American Idol viewing party at the moment their hometown hero, Lee DeWyze, was nam...

It's One Night Only -- And I'm THERE

I grew up on Diana Ross. I can still recall The Supremes' appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show and the impact they had on me. It wasn...

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Congratulations to MY American Idol!

Did you see all those cheering suburbanites in the Mount Prospect Village Green? I'm so happy for them ... and Lee DeWyze ... and me, be...

"I Want" Wednesday

I want to catch up my housework. (Duh.) I especially want to regrout between some of my shower tiles. The thing of it is, it's a messy j...

You're bugging me, Bud

I'm a fan of Obama's. I want him to succeed and am pleased with much of what he's accomplished in a tremendously complicated wor...

New Clean Me

Every day I am going to do something -- no matter how small -- to improve my standard of living at home. This morning I took inventory of my...

The Subconscious Doesn't Lie

While I have often admitted my abiding fondness for George Clooney , I didn't realize how graphic -- and I do mean explicitly detailed ...

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Lovin' Lee & Crystal

I could be watching the NCIS finale on CBS -- an episode sure to pack an emotional punch. Or I could be watching the Cubs take on the Dodge...

10 on Tuesday -- "The Peanut Butter Cup Break" Edition

As I sit here at my desk, filling my face with the Reese's Peanut Butter Cups I got out of the vending machine, I will list the TEN THIN...

New Clean Me

Every day I am going to do something -- no matter how small -- to improve my standard of living at home. Today it was the medicine chest: I ...

Thank you, Carole

I am reading Girls Like Us , the biography of Carole King, Joni Mitchell and Carly Simon. "You've Got a Friend" figures promin...

Monday, May 24, 2010

Introducing "New, Clean Me"

Every day I am going to do something -- no matter how small -- to improve my standard of living at home. And this blog is going to help keep...

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Movie Monday

This week's movie topic is all about Brothers... Share your selection of movie brothers, linking back here at The Bumbles. And don'...

She's a good kid, & I have nothing to be ashamed of

It's becoming a weekly thing -- My niece pulls up in front of my place and work begins. Last Sunday she helped me organize my paperwork ...

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing: The Voice Post Meme 1) What's your middle name? Gal 2) How old are you? 52 3) Where are you from? Are you living there ...

This is not the bad part

This is a photo of the sclerotherapy treatment I had on my veins today. About 15 injections on each leg over 30 minutes. Each site is covere...

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Upside Down 1. When was the last time that you felt your world got turned up side down? In a good way, my world was completely r...

Friday, May 21, 2010

More than just a pretty face

Kudos to Senator Scott Brown, R-MA, for breaking ranks with Republicans and voting for sweeping financial reform. It's heartening to se...

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

That's what makes horse racing

My theater buddy, Barb, and I went to see The 39 Steps at the Bank of America Theater. I enjoyed it -- in an absurd, Monty Python kinda way....

He still likes me. He still really likes me!

An invitation came in today's mail. My presence is requested at the graduation party of the youngest son of an old boyfriend. His dad an...

I Want Wednesday

If I had the time and discipline, I would want to learn Spanish. While I don't approve of the situation, this country is becoming bi-lin...

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

10 on Tuesday -- More Movie Quotes

Last week I shared the Top 10 Movie Quotes , as per the American Film Institute. This week, by popular demand,* I am listing the first 10 th...

Monday, May 17, 2010

Brand New Me: Day 2

Got home from work and began to watch the Cubs game. Then I decided to do something. So I cleaned the bathroom. I went the whole 9 yards -...

"He threw me a fastball, and I was ready for it."

So said Aramis Ramirez after his TWO RUN HOMER in the bottom of the 11th! A great game, a real nailbiter. Glad the rain held off until after...

Movie Monday

This week's movie topic is all about Dancing... Share your favorite dance scenes from the movies, linking back here at The Bumbles. And...

Sunday, May 16, 2010

She surprised me

My niece is completing her junior year in high school and she has a hard earned reputation as a hard worker. But I had no idea what a tough ...

Interesting, not threatening

Christopher Hitchens is on CSpan, being interviewed by Salmon Rushdie, and he is talking about "the equal time demand" in schools ...

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing: The Speed Dating Meme, Part 2 26. Have you ever been stung by a bee? Yes, and discovered I...

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