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.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

No Vacancy in the Hostage Hotel

I heard from my oldest friend yesterday. Funny how I was just thinking of her on Sunday and I heard from her on Monday. Trust me, that'...

Monday, October 24, 2011

Giving the gift of time

Yesterday I ranted about how apathetic we as a people seem to be about our military in general and, specifically, our soldiers returning fr...

Overhead over pancakes

Today at lunch in our building's new pancake house, I eavesdropped on the couple in the next booth. He believes he's going to be a r...

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Weary

I haven't really heard from my oldest friend s ince the last time the police were at her apartment , to protect her and her belongings f...

Stand back! I'm on a roll!

I continue to be distressed, depressed, and downright PISSED by the apathy I encounter about our troops returning from Iraq! Since when are ...

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing : The Questions Galore Meme, Part 3 Cheers to all of us thieves! 41. What is a quote that you love? Let's "build a ...

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Good for you, Mom!

Took the bus to the mall today. They were running behind schedule and the one I boarded was pretty full to begin with and got more crowded a...

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: The Last DJ 1. Who was favorite DJ and what radio station did you listen to as a kid? My charming and delightful OLD UNCLE LAR (...

Hey! Hey! A wonderful surprise!

I have a cousin who lives in a nearby suburb. Because he's about 10 years my junior, and due to family fractures too complex to go into ...

Friday, October 21, 2011

I don't get it

This week Moammar Ghadafi was virtually killed on live TV. The Iraq war ended after almost a decade. And I suspect that none of my coworkers...

Home for the Holidays

The news from the White House is exceptional. Amazing! The Iraq war will be over by year-end ! I admit that I have become disillusioned with...

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Thursday Thirteen #145

THIRTEEN ROLES PLAYED BY ONE OF TV'S MOST POPULAR ACTORS When I was off on disability leave, I watched a lot of TV. And, consequently, s...

I'm so tired. My mind is on the blink ...

This has been me for the last few hours. I'm sitting here, I appear present here at my desk, but I'm really fuzzy. I got here fine. ...

Exactly how it feels

I'm sitting here, pre-dawn, eating a cup of Yoplait, unable to sleep. Partly because I've ravenous these days, partly because my in...

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Don't judge me!

OK, so I have a crush on high-profile criminal lawyer Joe Tacopina . What of it? I first discovered him years ago when he represented a woma...

Monday, October 17, 2011

Halloween Meme

Courtesy of Kwizgiver Which urban legend ghost scared the bejeesuz out of you when you were a kid? Imagine that it's a late, moonl...

Food Coma Day

Now of course I didn't exactly consume all the food that's pictured. After all, I don't do coffee. But as my extended leave come...

"We are pleased to inform you ..."

When I saw the envelope from the doctor's office, I didn't rip it open immediately because I assumed it was another bill related to ...

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Am I ready for real life?

This is a pretty accurate illustration of my life over the past month. I'm not kidding. Any activity more strenuous results in a nap. Fo...

Saturday, October 15, 2011

He would blog for peace

After finishing Jacqueline Kennedy's Historic Conversations on Life with John F. Kennedy , I am reminded of how much faith he had in hu...

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Mrs. Potter's Lullaby 1. Adam Duritz (writer and lead sing of Counting Crows) mentions previous girlfriends in songs. In Mrs...

Friday, October 14, 2011

Back at it!

I went to the health club for the first time in, like, 100 years. I was careful not to overdo (20 mins. cardio, 10 mins. machines) and was v...

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Making the most of it

My best friend believes that I'm fixating on how I'm not meeting my recovery expectations. He tells me I'd do better to think ab...

When I dream, I dream of you

Heard this country classic today for the first time in ages, and was reminded how much I love it. Crystal Gayle - When I Dream Lyrics @ Lyri...

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...

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