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, November 14, 2010

Movie Monday -- The Afterlife

Share your favorite movies about heaven, hell, resurrection, angels, demons or haunts, linking back here at The Bumbles. On Halloween I sa...

30 Days of Honesty

Day 14 :: A hero that has let you down (write a letter) Dear Mr. President: Every time I think of you, that old Laura Nyro song starts playi...

Happy Birthday to me, Part One

My friend Kathy contacted me via Facebook Saturday night and wondered if we could meet for breakfast this morning. She remembered my birthda...

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing: Another 14 Question Meme Cheers to all of us thieves! 1. Lots of pillows or just one? Describe your pre-sleeping rituals. I...

She's home

My friend's daughter is out of the hospital, back in the New York apartment she shares with her fiance, and planning a small wedding. He...

Well, that's done

My uncle was committed this week. He went into a hospital for tests on Tuesday and as of Friday, he was placed in a facility for seniors wit...

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Just What I Needed 1. Who was the last person who entered your life and was just what you needed? This past August, I met Bob an...

Friday, November 12, 2010

30 Days of Honesty

Day 13 :: A band or artist that got you through some tough days (write a letter) If you can't guess what follows, you don't visit h...

Hurray!

My niece just found she was accepted by the school of her dreams! The timing couldn't be more perfect, because she's touring their c...

30 Days of Honesty

Day 12 :: Something you never get compliments on My pretty face. Because I don't have one. Even my own mother said I was "cute bu...

Get Well, Jane Fonda

From USA Today : Jane Fonda, 72, discovered a small tumor in her breast during a routing checkup a few weeks ago, her rep is confirming. Her...

Thursday, November 11, 2010

30 Days of Honesty

Day 11 :: Something people seem to compliment you the most on My presentation skills. I am enthusiastic and think fast on my feet. At thi...

Today we celebrate those who served

Happy Veteran's Day. And thank you.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

30 Days of Honesty

Day 10 :: Someone you need to let go or wish you didn’t know My oldest friend's daughter. I believe she's a nice girl, deep inside, ...

I Want Wednesday

I want $455. To stay on budget, I need $740 to get me to payday on Tuesday. I have $285 in my checking account. Uh-oh. Fortunately, there...

Tuesday, November 09, 2010

10 on Tuesday

10 Things Cynthia Lennon Whines About To the uninitiated, Cynthia Powell Lennon Bassanini Twist Charles was the first wife of Beatle John. S...

30 Days of Honesty

Day 9 :: Someone you didn’t want to let go, but just drifted I have a completely adorable friend who I haven't heard from in a year. ...

Monday, November 08, 2010

ABC Meme

Boosted from Kwizgiver --because she shares! A – Age : 52 years B – Bed size : Full C – Chore you hate : All of them. I am staggeringly laz...

30 Days of Honesty

Day 8 :: Someone who made your life like hell, or treated you like shit When I was in high school, one of my relatives molested me. Since h...

Movie Monday -- Hated It

Share on the worst movie you've ever seen, linking back here at The Bumbles. And don't forget to visit your fellow participants! ...

Sunday, November 07, 2010

30 Days of Honesty

Day 7 :: Someone who has made your life worth living for. Jesus. This life is my gift and testament to Him. I am imperfect -- too often s...

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing: The 14 Question Meme Cheers to all of us thieves! 1. What do you consider your hometown to be? Chicago 2. What’s the hardes...

Saturday, November 06, 2010

30 Days of Honesty

Day 6 :: Something you hope you will never have to do When I was younger, the answer to this would have been "food service" beca...

Saturday 9

This is my favorite Lennon song. Saturday 9: Watching the Wheels 1. What do you see when you are watching the wheels go round? The world mov...

Friday, November 05, 2010

30 Days of Honesty -- Playing Catch Up Again

I didn't post this yesterday because I didn't want to take away from yesterday's peaceful Blogblast . But today I'm honestly...

Wednesday, November 03, 2010

Dona Nobis Pacem

THIS JUST IN ... "Some men see things as they are and say why - I dream things that never were and say why not."...

30 Days of Honesty -- Playing Catch Up

I was turned on to this meme by Snarkela . Since I began this blog as a snapshot, an honest chronicle of who I am at this moment, it seems l...

Trying to set the reset button

I took today off as a mental health day. I slept in (past 8:00 AM!) and did two loads of laundry in my own laundry room (first time since S...

I Want Wednesday

I want to win my battle with worry.

In my way, I'll miss Christine O'Donnell

Tuesday, November 02, 2010

Self Portrait

Sometimes I feel like this is how the people in my life view me -- as hot and cold running Gal. Always there when you need me, but completel...

If you believe in the power of words ...

Why not create your own post the BlogBlast for Peace (November 4)? You can trust me, because I'm a BlogBlast for Peace Veteran . Imagin...

10 on Tuesday

I feel the blues encroaching but I'm not giving in without a fight. Here are 10 reliable things that can/will make me happy today. 1) Cl...

Monday, November 01, 2010

Movie Monday -- Boozing

Share movies that feature characters that not only imbibe, but get wasted. Please link back here to The Bumbles. Arthur . When this movie c...

Sunday, October 31, 2010

What a story!

Some movies are masterpieces of action and effects. Hereafter is not one of them. It's a quiet story about faith and science and luck a...

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The Gal Herself: Quote from Edward Gorey: Books. Cats. Life Is Good. (That really sums me up pretty neatly.)

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