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, August 13, 2010

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Superstition 1. What are you superstitious about? Airplane travel. 2. What’s the story behind one of your scars? One Good Friday...

August Happiness Challenge 2010 -- Day 13

I accidentally discovered that my blog has made a difference in someone's life, and it makes me happy. Every now and again I check my st...

I may not be sleeping, but BOY, am I ever dreaming!

My slumber this week has been fitful at best. I wish there was a fascinating reason behind this, but I suspect it's just because with th...

Thursday, August 12, 2010

August Happiness Challenge 2010 -- Day 12

Discovering another terrific version of an old song. Peter Allen wrote this song back with Carole Bayer Sager back in the 1970s. I have two ...

I am a professional writer.

It's what I do. Using nothing but words, I can convince people to respond in a certain way. I am a professional writer. This occurred to...

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

August Happiness Challenge 2010 -- Day 11

A special lunch companion. My former coworker came in for lunch and to officially say goodbye. She brought her little boy with her. Around ...

Stumped

I need to write three different letters promoting the same financial product. This way the client can choose the one she likes best. It'...

I Want Wednesday

I want THIS John Kerry to talk to THAT John Kerry. Then perhaps Senator John Kerry will show the nerve and nads and patriotism that Lt. John...

August Happiness Challenge 2010 -- Day 10

Guilt-free chocolate. Low in fat, rich in fiber, and only 100 calories. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Chocolate Cheerios.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

10 on Tuesday

Ten things on my mind this lovely Tuesday: 1) Why did I wait so long to fall in love with Mark Harmon? I saw him in a clip from a made-for-T...

Monday, August 09, 2010

August Happiness Challenge 2010 -- Day 9

Dynamic Duos. Because I took today off for my annual mammogram (an occasion for rapture itself), I was able to lazy around in front of the T...

Movie Monday -- Future Legends

Share the actors and actresses under 50 whose careers you think will become legendary, linking back here at The Bumbles . Two of the Bumble...

August Happiness Challenge 2010 -- Day 8

Went to a concert tonight at Ravinia to see The Four Tops and The Temptations with my friend Mindy. We had a great time, sitting in the gras...

Sunday, August 08, 2010

Checking in the old fashioned way

Kathleen called me this morning! She sounded good after Friday's procedure , and I'm so relieved. I was worried that I hadn't he...

Saturday, August 07, 2010

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing: The Crafty Fifty Meme, Part One Cheers to all of us thieves! 1. Introduce yourself. "I'm a man of wealth and tast...

August Happiness Challenge 2010 -- Day 7

Today I'm happy that I have so much to be grateful for: • As I went to the post office to send paperbacks to the troops , and then to t...

Sometimes the credits set the mood perfectly

Here's the rendition of "Solitary Man" that opens the Michael Douglas movie of the same name. In the movie, we see Douglas nav...

Friday, August 06, 2010

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Friends 1. How many of your friendships have lasted more than ten years? Which of your current friends do you feel will still ...

August Happiness Challenge 2010 -- Day 6

Summer hours. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, our office closes at 12:30 on Fridays. Everyone starts heading out as soon as the clock s...

Frankly, my dear ...

We no longer give a damn. Tonight kicked off our community's book fair, a 3-day event to benefit the public library. Every year there...

Yup, I agree

Though I'm not so crazy about standing out in a crowd … You Are Independent You are fiercely proud of who you are, and you're not ab...

My tummy hurts!

I'm taking it easy this morning, consuming only Pepto Bismol and Canada Dry Ginger Ale. I want to feel better -- fast! -- because today ...

Thursday, August 05, 2010

Me and the Prez

I saw him today! It was a harmonic convergence of me staying late at the office and him running late (click here for his official schedule)...

Lose that long face

Maybe I'm too swept up in the August Happiness Challenge , but right now -- at this very moment -- I am enthusiastic about my job. This ...

Seven Subjects

Recycled from Kwiz : SUBJECT ONE- THE OUTSIDE What's your name? The Gal Herself How tall are you? 5'2 What color are your eyes? G...

August Happiness Challenge 2010 -- Day 5

Good News! My friend Kathleen left word this morning that the additional growths found in her breast turned out to be benign , and so the ...

Wednesday, August 04, 2010

My cat Joey refuses to tell a joke

He's both sensitive and PC. We love that about him. Get a Voki now!

August Happiness Challenge 2010 -- Day 4

From almost the very first moment Reynaldo joined my household in 2004, he has fixated on capturing and holding my attention in his furry g...

He's here, he's huge, and yet we're not supposed to notice

Today is Wednesday. As of Monday, there were two major changes in management here at work. It took the powers that be a while to inform us ...

I Want Wednesday

I want to know why I'm getting zits again NOW! I have one on my right cheek and another on the right side of my chin. Neither is as bad ...

Tuesday, August 03, 2010

August Happiness Challenge 2010 -- Day 3

Books . I love how they can take you somewhere you've never been before, or give you a new perspective on what's familiar. For examp...

The Queen's Meme

If you could say just one thing to the so-and-sos of the world and in your life what would you say? Don't think about it too much. Just...

Monday, August 02, 2010

This is good news ... I think

The agency I work for hired a new Senior Vice President for the account I'm on. That they went outside and brought in fresh blood makes ...

Guess I'll see you in Hell

Borrowed this from Kwizgiver , who found it over at Boliyou . Greed: Medium Gluttony: Medium Wrath: Medium Sloth: Medium Envy: Mediu...

August Happiness Challenge 2010 -- Day 2

I am blessed by an abiding love of silly, which helps keep me sane. If the Ren & Stimpy icon isn't evidence enough, I give you exhib...

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