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 15, 2011

Monday Movie Meme

This week's movie topic is all about Farms... Share on your blog movies that are set on a farm, focus on farmers or reference farming ...

She knows

Heard from my oldest friend today. She updated me on all of the issues in her life, at least as well as she could. Her 21-year-old son's...

"You CAN Do This!"

So read the reassuring and supportive missive from my best friend. I've been sharing my health/menopause travails with him in detail and...

This made me happy

"Looocy! You got some 'splainin' to do!" Overheard at lunch today. From a double-booth filled with laughing girls all unde...

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing: The "You Can't Be Missed" Meme, Part 2 Cheers to all of us thieves! 16. What was the last thing you did that ...

THS

A rerun about the Baldwin Brothers. I forgot how dishy Alec once was.

The world of preteen soccer can be brutal

My nephew is a geek. At 11, he is very smart, but more comfortable with adults and computers than with most boys his own age. He has a small...

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: My Best Friend's Wedding 1. Have you ever lost a friend after he/she got married? Sort of. There's a friend I have lit...

Friday, May 13, 2011

Is #1319 qualified to judge?

Today I watched the livestream of jury selection for the Casey Anthony trial.* So much drama on so many levels! Today my heart/attention we...

Disturbing

Last night I watched Chaz Bono discuss his transgender journey and I found it unsettling. Not because I have any issue with his decision -- ...

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Thursday Thirteen #123

THIRTEEN POSSIBLE REASONS MY EYELID KEEPS TWITCHING It's the outer corner, below my brow. Does anyone else notice it? Naturally, the m...

I Want Wednesday

I want to be a juror on the Casey Anthony trial. OK, not really. First of all, I have read so much about this case I couldn't be objec...

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

I knew it!

Shit happens to my oldest friend. Her plate is always full of drama. I knew that if I called and let her know I feel she has undervalued me ...

Buckle your seatbelts! It may be a bumpy few months!

I went to the gyne yesterday and it was an interesting, satisfying appointment. It was good that he heard me as we talked about my weight. L...

I don't really want to know

I saw Molly the Cat's "dad" today for the first time in months. He looked fine and was on his usual corner, in front of Starb...

Before 9:00 AM. And with a straw!

Saw the most amazing thing while riding the el this morning. A young man drained his Dunkin' Donut big beverage cup and refilled it with...

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 ...

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