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, May 20, 2011

Woof!

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The family living in the one bedroom apartment next door (which is too small for three people) has a dog. And he is barking. I am concerned....
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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Thursday Thirteen #124

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IT HAPPENED IN MAY Here are 13 memorable May magazine covers from Life Magazine. 1922: The Roaring 20's 1937: Jean Harlow gets pulses ra...
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Wake up & smell the karma

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Behold People Magazine's 1985 Sexiest Man Alive as photographed this week in France.
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I forgot how charming she was

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I miss Gilda Radner. Not in her movies. They didn't do her justice. Just as Gilda. Like on SNL or here, in her one-woman Broadway revue.

I wasn't expecting this

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When it comes to one of my old boyfriends, I have become a voyeur, a la Jimmy Stewart in Rear Window . But instead of peering at him through...

I Want Wednesday

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I want to be more efficient/effective at turning desire into action and results, weightwise. I gave blood today over lunch -- a noble activi...
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Frustrated!

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"If it's going up to the 12th floor, we'd better use small words." So said my boss at our team status this morning. The 12...
Tuesday, May 17, 2011

The sun came up anyway

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Richard J. Daley* was Mayor of Chicago from before I was born until I was 21. For 10 tumultuous years we had chaos and Council Wars and then...
Monday, May 16, 2011

Stolen from Kwizgiver

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a countdown from fifteen [ 15 things that make you smile ] 1) Blue skies 2) The Cubs 3) The Lads from Liverpool 4) My work, when it's go...
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Sunday, May 15, 2011

Monday Movie Meme

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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 ...
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She knows

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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...
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"You CAN Do This!"

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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

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"Looocy! You got some 'splainin' to do!" Overheard at lunch today. From a double-booth filled with laughing girls all unde...
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Saturday, May 14, 2011

Sunday Stealing

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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 ...
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THS

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A rerun about the Baldwin Brothers. I forgot how dishy Alec once was.
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The world of preteen soccer can be brutal

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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

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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...
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Friday, May 13, 2011

Is #1319 qualified to judge?

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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...
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Disturbing

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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

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

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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...
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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

I knew it!

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

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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...
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I don't really want to know

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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...
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Before 9:00 AM. And with a straw!

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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...
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Sunday, May 08, 2011

Movie Monday -- Katharine the Great

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Share on your blog your favorite moments, memories or films featuring Katharine Hepburn , linking back here . Oh, I just love this old gir...
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Saturday, May 07, 2011

Sunday Stealing

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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...
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Saturday 9

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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...
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Friday, May 06, 2011

Done in plenty of time

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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

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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...
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Hurt

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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 ...
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Wednesday, May 04, 2011

Thursday Thirteen #122

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