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.

Monday, February 21, 2011

Well, this was a first

I had my initial, baseline EKG today. It was part of my annual physical. I told my doctor that after short, sudden spurts of activity , it t...

Movie Monday

This week's movie topic is all about Non-Existent Sequels... Share the movies lacking that next installment that you'd be first in ...

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing: The Very Late Meme Cheers to all of us thieves! 1. Make a list of 5 things that you can see without getting up: TV, work b...

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Abe Rocks

I'm watching an awesome National Geographic special on Illinois' own. I'm not really learning anything new here -- I've bee...

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Gimme Three Steps 1. Has anyone ever got angry with you for flirting with their partner or date? Yes. At at a friend's bir...

Friday, February 18, 2011

Who knew?

I gave blood again today. In addition to an excused early absence from work and a load of good karma, I have been earning Lifesource points ...

"I'm a Katie girl, and where are our drinks?

This clip is so perfect, on so many levels, that I both love it and cannot stand it.

I'm always accessible

I have left emails and voicemail for my oldest friend, who is suffering through a week at home with a broken elbow . She has yet to check in...

Thursday, February 17, 2011

And people wonder why I keep vodka in my desk

My merry band of coworkers specializes in financial marketing. It is not unreasonable to expect us to keep our fingers on the pulse of the c...

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

"Gal?"

Years ago, Mary and I worked for the same company and occasionally rode the el to and from work together. She was high-energy, even a little...

I love it

Had my teeth bleached/lasered yesterday and I just love the results. Takes some of the sting out my new short-short haircut.

The Continuing Saga

My oldest friend has so much drama in her life. Some of it she creates, some of it she attracts. If it wasn't for the former, the latter...

I Want Wednesday

I want New England clam chowder for lunch. You know, the creamy white one. Keep your fingers crossed that it's one of the soups du jour ...

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

It's time to start dreaming again

With the pitchers & catchers already in Mesa, the rest of the Cubs and their loyal fans can't be far behind. The first game at Hohok...

He done good

My best friend updated me on his Valentine's Day. He reports that he made dinner for his wife and daughters last night, and then gave th...

10 on Tuesday

Ten Times Oscar Got It Right When big movie stars die, their obituaries tend to begin with, "Oscar-winner [INSERT NAME HERE] died today...

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Monday Movie Meme -- Show Me the Money

Share movies that focus on making money, finding money, losing money, stealing money or spending money. Then link back here at The Bumbles...

She's going to die

My friend Ed's daughter. She is just 24 years old. Her leukemia is in remission right now , but the doctors are guarded about her abilit...

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing: The Sunset Meme Cheers to all of us thieves! 1. What is your favorite Mexican dish? Quesadilla, preferably cut into little...

Requesting permission to vent

Last March, after I cleaned out my closets for the Carson's Goodwill Sale , I was sure to set aside one of the terrific coupons for my o...

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: I Saw It on TV 1. What new TV show rocks your world this year? Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. It's not a new show, but ...

Pride Comes Before the Fall

So much for my last post. Saw another play last night with Barb. Because of the late hour, I took the Metra train home instead of the trusty...

Friday, February 11, 2011

Sore, but it's a happy kind of sore

I have worked out four times this week, and have stuck to my diet! I have also noticed a solid connection between sticking to my diet and s...

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Many 7s

Swiped from Kwizgiver SEVEN THINGS IN YOUR ROOM: 1. Empty boxes 2. Bubble wrap 3. Vase of purple mums 4. Wrigley Field snowglobe 5. ...

My attitude

It makes economizing hard.

I have finally seen it!

In my entire varied theater-going career, I have somehow always missed Les Miserables . It hasn't been by design, it's just worked o...

Wednesday, February 09, 2011

I Want Wednesday

I want this headache to commit. Is it just a garden variety ache or a wretched migraine?

Facebook and me

I am not my genuine self on Facebook. I have "friended" too many people who aren't friends. Both of my sisters read it. I know...

Tuesday, February 08, 2011

10 on Tuesday

Ten Great Oscar-Losing Performances . Part of the fun of watching the Oscars is slapping your forehead when a winner is announced and procla...

My new favorite song is from 1979

My best friend could have written this, for he chose the safer harbors of his heart.

Monday, February 07, 2011

I Hear You, and Thank You

When I began blogging, it was to create an online journal mostly for myself. I wanted an accurate snapshot of how I was feeling on any given...

Guilt

I usually don't believe in guilt because it's such a damn waste. But right now I'm suffering from it in spades. My finances are ...

Saturday, February 05, 2011

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing: The Ace Meme, Part Three 68. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW? NCIS 69. WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO DEAL WITH PEOPLE THAT ...

On my mind

The national news is full of updates about Egypt. But I'm too preoccupied with news closer to home to even contemplate international unr...

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Margaritaville 1. Tell us about a time that you had way too much Jose Cuervo. Strawberry margaritas at a "Cocktails for th...

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