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, July 16, 2011

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing: The Honesty Meme Complete the Sentences: Right now I'm feeling... a little wistful When I'm alone I feel... serene ...

And me without my headphones!

It was so hot today that, instead of sweating it out waiting at the train station and bus stop, I was going to cab it to and from my haircut...

Friday, July 15, 2011

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: The Devil Went Down to Georgia 1. Do you believe in the concept of the devil? Nope. 2. What's your favorite nickname that yo...

Think twice, Rob Lowe

The former Brat Packer is playing Chicagoland's own Drew Peterson in a made-for-TV movie . For those of you who aren't up on these ...

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Donating platelets

It's called apheresis . Did it again this evening, right after work, and am surprised anew by how easy it is. I just sat in the chair an...

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

THURSDAY THIRTEEN #132

Thirteen Facts about a Great Lady: Betty Ford I admit it -- First Ladies all fascinate me. It's a high-profile role with no job descript...

Hot town, summer in the city

Reflections on Summer in Chicago, 2011 • Crime is up. Much of it is Apple-related, with iPhones being separated from their owners in record...

I Want Wednesday

I want to be well. I don't feel great, and I should. After all, I'm moving more and eating better. And yet I feel some constant but...

Monday, July 11, 2011

Good news/bad news

Once again this summer, my niece is serving an internship in the kitchen at a resort in Wisconsin. Good news : The chef is so impressed wit...

All the way from Milwaukee!

The dollar bill I received as change today was once on a coffee table in some guy's apartment in Milwaukee. How do I know this? Because ...

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Movie Monday

We're Having a Heat Wave. Share movies that turned the heat on their characters and link back here at the Bumbles. Cool Hand Luke. I d...

Sunday at Grandma's

Today my mom, my nephew and I played a couple games of Clue. It's always good to play board games with him because it inspires so much m...

Saturday, July 09, 2011

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing: The Plaid Hat Meme Cheers to all of us thieves! 1. When showering, do you start the water and then get in, or get in then s...

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Against All Odds 1. Have you ever tried to rekindle a past relationship against the odds? No. When it's over, it's over....

Friday, July 08, 2011

Can I do it?

My oldest friend mentioned coming in for my birthday. And she'd like to stay here. In my sty. Gulp. This gives me a little more than 90 ...

Thursday, July 07, 2011

They should come labeled

According to Medichat.com , these are the symptoms of a psychopath. I don't know that it's the most reliable site out there (and I ...

Wednesday, July 06, 2011

THURSDAY THIRTEEN #131

THE THIRTEEN MOST POPULAR GIRLS' NAMES FROM 1961 I like the idea of revisiting America 50 years ago . So for this TT, I am listing the n...

We're NOT helpless

Naturally I'm upset by the Casey Anthony verdict . Just as I was upset by the Michael Jackson and OJ Simpson verdicts. But I'm not g...

Tip tips

Who to tip, when to tip, how much to tip ... I'm forever struggling with this! In case it's a conundrum for you, too, here's a c...

Tuesday, July 05, 2011

I've got to stop watching these trials

So I was wrong about the Casey Anthony verdict . Oh, I still believe she's guilty, beyond a reasonable doubt. But then, I also still bel...

Monday, July 04, 2011

Reflections on a 3-day weekend

I did very little this holiday weekend, and would like more time ... perhaps to do even less? Saturday was wasted because I was sick. I thin...

Sunday, July 03, 2011

Fifty Julys ago

Let's set the Wayback Machine for July, 1961 and join the Kennedys for one of their earliest official entertainments. It isn't being...

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing: The Faceless 4th of July Meme Cheers to all of us thieves! 1. Last movie you saw in a theater? Bad Teacher. It dragged at t...

Saturday, July 02, 2011

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Take Me Back 1. Think of all your exes. Would you take any of them back? Yes . He was my great love. Unfortunately, I doubt I ...

Friday, July 01, 2011

Home by 10:00!

Tonight John and I celebrated his birthday. It was a subdued affair, as befits a man who has suffered serious health problems over the last ...

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

THURSDAY THIRTEEN #130

MY THIRTEEN FAVORITE PAUL McCARTNEY SONGS This is Paul McCartney's birthday month, and I'm celebrating by devoting each of my June T...

Guilty as charged

Yes, I swiped this meme from Kwizgiver ! I am... he as you are he as you are me and we are all together. In other words, I am a Beatle fa...

I Want Wednesday

I want to remember how I got this big, ugly bruise. It really is rather massive, yet it causes me little discomfort. (I know because I poke ...

Not what I expected, but that's OK

I have always loved Robert Redford . Partly because in the 1970s, when I came of age, he was so perfect and so prevalent . More enduringly b...

Monday, June 27, 2011

My day off

I took today off and spent it in court: watching the Casey Anthony trial until the Blagojevich verdict came in . I also picked up my contact...

Movie Monday

Epic Battle Scenes... Share those battle scenes that are so epic, they make you stop everything to watch. Link back here to the Bumbles....

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