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.

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing: The Seriously Random Question Meme, Part 2 Cheers to all of us thieves! 21. Have you ever had a garage sale? No. I don'...

It was fun

Bridesmaids is not high art. But it is very, very funny. More vulgar than your typical "chick flick," and yet still very good hea...

Hey, hey, holy mackerel, no doubt about it!

The Cubs are on their way! The lowly Cubs welcome the high-and-mighty Yankees to the Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field* and yesterday, kick...

I WAS in a good mood

I'm watching an episode of Gidget from 1965. This show usually makes me happy because I enjoy Gidget's relationship with her warm a...

They say it's your birthday ...

Your 69th birthday, as a matter of fact. Enjoy your day, my liege. And remember that, in little more than a month, we'll celebrate toget...

Friday, June 17, 2011

A presitigious award!

She over at a Kwee Life has deemed this humble blog Irresistibly Sweet. How cool is that! She tells us: " Now, as I understand it, for...

Office observations on a quiet Friday

From now until Labor Day, our offices close at 1:00 on Friday. The atmosphere on these short days is very different from the rest of the wee...

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

THURSDAY THIRTEEN #128

MACCA BY THE NUMBERS June 18 is Paul McCartney's birthday, and I'm celebrating by devoting each of my June TT's to his life and ...

Shine on me, Sunshine. Walk with me, World. It's a zippety do dah day!

I'm the happiest girl in the whole U.S.A. Me and Sir Paul. July 31. WRIGLEY FREAKING FIELD! Row 2, Section 33, right over the dugout. My...

People as pups

This post was inspired by she over at a Kwee Life , who left a thoughtful comment about thinking of my friend's son the way I would a do...

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Guess what! Go ahead, guess!

I got on the scale and have discovered that I have NOT GAINED A POUND in the last month! Now I know that doesn't sound like much -- and ...

I'm warming to Mitt Romney

Watching the GOP debate in NH, I find him more respectful and statesmanlike and less divisive than many on the stage -- including Gingrich, ...

Monday, June 13, 2011

He's coming around again

My friend from Key West is getting chattier by the week, and I'm so glad. He lost his job last month . It hit him like a sucker punch, e...

My favorite guy ever at my favorite place on earth!

Paul McCartney to headline Wrigley Field July 31 From the Chicago Tribune Paul McCartney announced Monday that he will pla...

I'm Disturbed

Yes, I know this post title is a great straight line. It's inspired by I Love Lucy -- the episode where Lucy & Ethel feel they work...

Monday Movie Meme

Share movies that make you go hmmmmmmm, and link back here so that others can find you. Batman Forever is a Val Kilmer Batman movie with a...

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing: The Seriously Random Question Meme, Part 1 Cheers to all of us thieves! 1. Your ex's car is on the side of the road, on...

Haven't posted much about this because I don't know much about this

My oldest friend's very troubled 21-year-old son has been admitted into a mental health facility outside Los Angeles. I don't have t...

She likes it! She REALLY LIKES IT!

For her graduation, I gave my niece a Beatles* wallet filled with cash to use now and giftcards to Bed, Bath & Beyond to help her decora...

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: The Remedy (I Won't Worry) 1. What's the remedy for you to stop worrying? According to my best friend, I "awfulize....

Friday, June 10, 2011

And I missed it!

I knew my neighbors -- a children's home -- were having their annual rodeo today. In the past that has meant a picnic in the street with...

Words to live by ... in any language

Two new phrases I will teach myself this weekend: Libros y gatos. Vida es buena. Mientras haya vida, hay esperanza. OR Books and cats. Life ...

Wednesday, June 08, 2011

THURSDAY THIRTEEN #127

THIRTEEN SOUNDTRACKS PAUL MCCARTNEY APPEARS ON This is Paul McCartney's birthday month, and I'm celebrating by devoting each of my J...

I Want Wednesday

I want less tension. We have a lot of work to do today in preparation for tomorrow's presentation. Some of it should be fun. Let's ...

Tuesday, June 07, 2011

Exchange of ideas

Had a pair of rather tiring meetings today. Both involved my boss. The first had to do with a concept we're presenting to the client on ...

Feeling virtuous

We're busy at work. It's a good thing, I know. But it's made getting to health club at lunch time difficult. That's why I...

Sunday, June 05, 2011

Movie Monday

This week's movie topic is all about Gifts... Share on your blog movies that feature presents, gifts or other tokens being presented, ...

Saturday, June 04, 2011

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing: The Team Jeffie Meme Cheers to all of us thieves! TRUE OR FALSE Q: Kissed someone on your friends list? False Q: Been arres...

Mi Día

The day started with me in Spanish class. Honest. I'm taking a two-day crash course in Spanish this weekend, three hours a day both toda...

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: The Best & the Worst 1. What was the best thing that happened to you this week? A very sweet and mutually supportive exchang...

Friday, June 03, 2011

Thank you, Rep. Anthony Weiner

I got a chatty email from my friend in the Keys ... about Weiner Gate ! I loved it! For my friend has been deeply depressed about losing his...

It's Graduation Day

It's hard to believe that the pre-schooler who used to insist we play act The Lion King by announcing, " You be Simba and I'l...

Wednesday, June 01, 2011

Thursday Thirteen #126

13 FAMOUS SOUTHPAWS June is Paul McCartney's birthday month, so my June TT theme is All Macca/All the Time. Beginning with this one. Whe...

He's got the best ideas and the biggest heart

Every movement starts with an idea. President Clinton's idea for changing the world has created jobs in underserved areas, advanced ac...

I Want Wednesday

I want roller skates. Or maybe a skateboard. I think it would make getting around the office more fun if I could gliiiiiiiiiide.

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