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.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

So tired!

We have been busy at work this week. Yea! While I miss being able to work out (here it is Thursday and I've only managed to get to the...

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Thursday Thirteen #159

THIRTEEN FACTS ABOUT OSCAR'S BEST ACTOR As we wait to see which actor will take home the award for Best Actor of 2011, let's look ...

Maybe I should rethink this ...

I have always believed that if only I was pretty , my life would be easier. Perhaps that's not so true.

On the mend?

I saw a nurse practitioner this afternoon who tells me my ear looks clear, so the problem is probably an infection deeper in, perhaps my s...

Ear ache, my eye!

It's been two weeks now that I've been waiting for my right ear to "pop." At night, when I lay on my side, I can actuall...

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

2,321,400 minutes

Do you remember that song from Rent ? In "Seasons of Love," the cast sings, "525,600 minutes, 525,600 moments so dear, 525,60...

Sunday, February 12, 2012

I need a break

"I'm so glad I never had a hysterectomy." That's what Kathy said to our friend John and me. Over her 65th birthday dinner....

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing : The 99'er Meme: Part 3 Cheers to all of us thieves! 51) Do you tend to hold grudges against people who...

Saturday, February 11, 2012

FAREWELL, WHITNEY

"And when you talk, I just watch your mouth." Whitney and me ... the two of spent the 80s dancing around together. Really, the bes...

Valentine's Day Trifecta

Today's challenge : write a love scene in no fewer than 33 and no more than 333 words. The only other restriction is that your resp...

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Indian Reservation 1. Do you enjoy going to a casino now and again? Yes. Though my most successful visit was my first. I...

Friday, February 10, 2012

Just now ...

Stolen from Mlle Kwizgive r. current time: 8:45 pm in my mug: ginger ale in my belly: broccoli and cheddar quiche in my ears:...

Classic Film Survey

I got this from survey the Girl with the White Parasol , who found it at Frankly My Dear . If you play along, let me know so I can...

At last!

I picked up Sir Paul's latest, Kisses on the Bottom , and look what came along with it! As a special promotion, a Valentine with Macca...

Thursday, February 09, 2012

It never gets old

I called and left a message for the White House today. It was in praise of the President's support for equal access to affordable birt...

Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Thursday Thirteen #158

THIRTEEN FACTS ABOUT THE GREAT KATE As we wait to see who will be named Best Actress of 2011, let's look back on the lady who owns ...

I Want Wednesday

I want my friends to not have such worrisome career issues! My friend in the Keys is faced with selling his home (which won't be easy) a...

www.Wednesday

To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions… 1. What are you currently reading? 2. What did you recently finish reading?...

Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Sometimes the dream is sooo much better than the reality

So today, after about a half hour of cardio, I dropped down and did fireplugs* again for the first time in ages. Why? Because I dreamed abou...

Trifecta

This is a writing meme! I love the idea of getting a writing assignment that doesn't involve selling shit (which, as a copywriter, is my...

Monday, February 06, 2012

I had a dream

Some of my most productive thinking seems to be happening while I'm asleep these days. First I had a kick-ass, inspirational convers...

Curious as a Cat

A new meme! I always love a good meme. Week Number 309 1) What format did you start listening to music on? Vinyl 2) When was the...

Saturday, February 04, 2012

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing : The 99'er Meme: Part 2 Cheers to all of us thieves! 26) Are you happy with the person you've become? Ofte...

A Visit from the Dear Friend I Never Met

I dreamed last night about Elizabeth Edwards. She is a heroine of mine. Her books touched me deeply, and I mourned her death . I selfish...

Glass half full

I went to the endodontist this morning ... and was there until late into the afternoon. The root canal my dentist thought I needed is a defi...

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The Gal Herself: Quote from Edward Gorey: Books. Cats. Life Is Good. (That really sums me up pretty neatly.)

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