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.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Thursday Thirteen #144

THIRTEEN FACTS ABOUT ZITS Yes, I'm fixating on the one that stares back at me in the mirror. And when a thing is on my mind (or in this ...

Sometimes good can come from lurking

My niece, a freshman living away from home, is simply too busy to check in with me. And that's fine. I understand. But I miss her! And I...

I Want Wednesday

I want my best friend to launch a thriving bumper sticker business. For his advice to me regarding my sloooow post-op recovery deserves to b...

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Never a good sign

If you live in one of the world's best known zip codes, it's not a good sign to have the police over at your house all the time. My ...

Our trips to the doctor

First Charlotte and I went to the vet. I thought it would just be her annual check up. After all, she's as lively a nd affectionate as e...

Monday, October 10, 2011

This just in!

I met with my doctor this morning. We discussed my raised and knobby scar (it will fade with time), my ginromous undies and sweatpants (they...

Sunday, October 09, 2011

Curses! Passed over again!

Sir Paul made Nancy his bride today, on what would have been John's birthday. Good for him. Long may they love.

You, Sir, are no Bill McKay

Bill McKay is the fictional Senator from California, played by Robert Redford in The Candidate . I wanted The Ides of March to be a reworki...

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing : The Questions Galore Meme, Part 1 Cheers to all of us thieves! 1. Is there someone in your life you know you’d be better o...

Saturday, October 08, 2011

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Someday We'll Be Together 1. Have you ever left a relationship but knew that eventually you'd get back together? Yes. I ...

Exhausted!

Friday was a busy day for me post-op, but not busy by real-life standards, and it left me feeling so freaking weary that I'm worried. I...

Pain meds and comfort TV

I have been discussing this at length with friends -- friends who don't know one another, btw -- and have discovered a connection betwee...

Thursday, October 06, 2011

A good day, a busy day

I'm so tired right now. Today I took Reynaldo to the vet for his annual check up (he's completely fine) … went to see The Lion King ...

If only ...

“Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the resu...

Wednesday, October 05, 2011

THURSDAY THIRTEEN #143

THIRTEEN FACTS ABOUT THAT GIRL 1) It was my favorite sitcom when I was a kid (1966-1971). 2) It starred Marlo Thomas as aspiring actress, A...

I struggle with this

This comes to me courtesy of Snarkela .

I Want Wednesday

I Want Normalcy. Now, with a week and half to go on my sick leave, my life is starting to revolve around, well, my life and not my incision....

Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Productive Day!

I switched out my clothes, reacquainting myself with my sweaters and deciding to part with some of the summer clothes I didn't wear in 2...

Pine Valley Hijinks

I admit it -- I just can't let go of All My Children . So yesterday I picked up the PEOPLE magazine special tribute edition and as I fl...

Monday, October 03, 2011

My perfect afternoon included KMart

No, really! It was sunny and over 70º today. The trees are still full and green. It's my favorite kind of weather, and I was happy to be...

Sunday, October 02, 2011

What a collaboration!

I'm watching one of Robert Redford's best performances in one of his least successful movies, Havana . He plays a gambler who has lo...

As her world turns

My oldest friend had surgery again last Monday. Her arm still isn't healing properly and, as part of her workman's comp agreement, ...

He likes ketchup

This afternoon, my nephew and I celebrated his 12th birthday. The highlight was the ketchup t-shirt/cap I gave him, perfect for the young ma...

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing : The Lucky 33 Meme Cheers to all of us thieves! 1. Can you cook? Only if I can use my microwave or George Foreman Grill. 2....

Saturday, October 01, 2011

The top of the charts

Guess who is the NY Times Best Seller List's top-selling author. Look who is this week's PEOPLE cover girl. I wonder how she'd...

It's not just a lake, it's a GREAT Lake

September went out like a lion, resulting in powerful winds and huge waves. The city closed the jogging/bike path along Lake Shore Drive. Jo...

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Sleeping to Dream 1. Do you ever go to sleep to simply dream? No. I have never needed much sleep. My oldest friend, my mom, my c...

Friday, September 30, 2011

He could collect stamps ... or press autumn leaves into a book ...

Walt is my neighbor at the end of the hall. He's retired, and he pays waaaaaaay too much attention to me. When I come in, where he sees...

Thursday, September 29, 2011

I loves ya, Cigna!

$892.58. That's what I owe for my hysterectomy after insurance. I had estimated that I'd owe $2,000 or so. I'm not surprised th...

The more things change, the more things stay the same

I am paraphrasing a story from Historic Conversations on Life with John Fitzgerald Kennedy by Jacqueline Kennedy and Michael Beschloss. I l...

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

THIRTEEN WORTHY CAUSES

THURSDAY THIRTEEN #142 Here are thirteen charities I give to regularly. Each of them meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability estab...

Obsessed

I have become obsessed with Miche Bags . They give me a new way to indulge my irrational love of purses and present me with the opportunity ...

A wonderful idea

My best friend just reported in on his younger daughter's birthday party. She's in 6th grade now. She invited 7 of her friends over ...

I Want Wednesday

I want my attention span back. I had so many books I planned to read! So many projects I meant to complete! I return to work in 2 1/2 weeks ...

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Cool!

Today's mail delivery was, literally, a very cool event. For my friend Barb sent me an Omaha Steaks care package -- a styrofoam cooler f...

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