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, May 08, 2011

Movie Monday -- Katharine the Great

Share on your blog your favorite moments, memories or films featuring Katharine Hepburn , linking back here . Oh, I just love this old gir...

Saturday, May 07, 2011

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing: The "You Can't Be Missed" Meme, Part 1 Cheers to all of us thieves! 1. Which state do you consider to be the...

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Let's Roll 1. Where were you when you found out the bin Laden was killed? How did you find out? I heard it from David Gregor...

Friday, May 06, 2011

Done in plenty of time

My best friend's birthday is next month and his gift is already complete! First I got him a pewter horse shoe during my trip to Colonial...

A reason to smile

Not only did Sir Paul and Nancy Shevell announce their engagement, I got the best email almost immediately after the word hit the streets. F...

Hurt

I was sick on Sunday night and Monday. Really sick. Sweats and nausea. Headache and cramps. It was vile. And, since we are busy at work and ...

Wednesday, May 04, 2011

Thursday Thirteen #122

JUST IN TIME FOR MOTHER'S DAY -- 13 REASONABLY-PRICED FRAGRANCES Mother's Day is this Sunday. According to Forbes , the average moth...

Go, Cubs, Go!

This 5-1 victory over the Dodgers was a real day-brightener. I enjoyed the last 2 1/2 hours very much. Thank you, gentleman. Have a safe fli...

What a difference a day (or two) makes

Yesterday felt better than Monday, and today I feel even better than yesterday. I hear/feel a bit of gurgling in my belly, but that could ju...

Monday, May 02, 2011

Never forget -- it's all about ME

Sunday night was spent on the bathroom floor, racked by nausea and cramps, vomiting and diarrhea. I'm pretty sure this nightmare was cau...

Movie Monday -- All about Flight

Share on your blog films focused on flight, things that fly or become airborne, linking back here . One of my favorite movies is a celebra...

The Death of Bin Laden

Yes, I'm glad. The bastard killed thousands that tragic day (and who knows how many first-responders will continue to suffer as a result...

Saturday, April 30, 2011

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing: The "18 Questionable Questions" Meme Cheers to all of us thieves! 1. If your lover betrayed you, what will your r...

Nerd Prom

I'm watching The White House Correspondents' Dinner and am pleased to report that Senator Scott Brown also looks good fully clothed.

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? 1. Have you ever been in a situation with a lover where you did not know what tomorrow would br...

Friday, April 29, 2011

There are lives I'm not having

So here I am, huddled over my MacBook, eating a Chicken of the Sea tuna cup with a plastic spoon as I watch highlights of The Wedding. Glamo...

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Words fail me

But, fortunately, they don't fail the theater critic at the Chicago Tribune. For I saw this show last night (same performance he did) an...

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Thursday Thirteen #121

THIRTEEN QUOTES ABOUT THE MOST INTERESTING MAN IN THE WORLD The advertising agency Euro RSCG first presented "The Most Interesting Man...

I have a mom again

I am happy to report that my mother and I are getting along very well again. As hard as saying that prolonged, painful goodbye to my uncle ...

I Want Wednesday

I want to wake up tomorrow, back in my cozy little house in Colonial Williamsburg. My vacation was a month ago already, and I realize anew...

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Who knew?

I did not realize that mommies and mommies-to-be now hand out personalized cards that say -- 1) Where they are registered for baby shower gi...

Monday, April 25, 2011

I miss her

With all the hubbub about the royal wedding, I find myself thinking of Diana. Shy Di. Princess Di. Our Queen of Hearts. This picture is from...

You're gonna hear more from him

James McAvoy. I just saw him this evening in The Conspirator and he does a terrific job. It's a very cerebral, dialog-driven part -- a ...

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Movie Monday -- Facial Hair

Share on your blog characters in film with memorable beards and or mustaches, linking back here to the Bumbles. ( Compiling this week's...

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing: The "It's All About Four Freakin' Things" Meme Cheers to all of us thieves! Four Places I go: 1. Work 2. ...

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Profiles in Courage

Reading The Help has been fascinating for me because I grew up in The Land of Lincoln. It's not that there isn't/wasn't racism ...

What's wrong with me?

All I want to do is sleep. Or nap. Or be lazy. It's our first gloriously sunny day in what seems like forever, and I can hear kids playi...

I don't even drive & I remember this commercial is for Highlander

It's the "help me" that gets me. I WAS that kid!

Friday, April 22, 2011

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Sex as a Weapon 1. Have you or a significant other ever used sex as a weapon? I try not to. 2. Tell us about the worst date you ...

Doesn't look too inviting, does it?

I just turned down a FREE ticket to today's Cub game! But it's 43º, the rain is now a drizzle but the field is still covered in pudd...

Thursday, April 21, 2011

More than a little green around the gills

I was on schedule to make it to the office on time -- which, this morning, was 6:45, so we would have plenty of time to get to our client...

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Thursday Thirteen #120 -- A tribute to Miss Myrna

This Thursday 13 -- my first in years(!) -- has been inspired by the book I'm currently reading, The Help. As one of the most domesti...

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