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, July 10, 2012

I hate the All Star Game

Because along with the All Star Game comes the All Star Break, and that means I don't see any good, old-fashioned Cub baseball until ...

Monday, July 09, 2012

I ran the numbers (again)

Rumors are swirling (again) that there might not be enough client work to sustain our little team through the end of the year. So I look...

Sunday, July 08, 2012

I took a walk today!

A long walk. 2 miles in 45 minutes. I didn't need to. I wanted to. Because it was only 85º. The heatwave is over! There are things I s...

Sunday Stealing

Click here to play along. 181. What's the BEST rock band that you have seen live? That would be the Boss' E Street Band. 18...

Bliss!

Guess what happened yesterday at about 4:00? A cool breeze began to blow. The temperature went down to the 80ºs and then, after darkness fe...

Saturday, July 07, 2012

Please help

Meet Socks and her last surviving kittens. They live on base in Afghanistan, giving affection and amusement and companionship to the sold...

Saturday 9

The song that inspires Bud this morning is from Walls and Bridges , my favorite solo Lennon. Saturday 9: Whatever Gets You Thru the Night ...

Friday, July 06, 2012

Too hot, too long

It's been over 95º, sometimes (like today) over 100º, every day for the last 8 days. At night the mercury doesn't dip to less than...

Trifecta

This weekend's challenge : Using between 33 and 333, compose something that includes: The world will end in three days. He stands wi...

Thursday, July 05, 2012

Meme on the Fifth of July

Stolen by the blogosphere's premier American History teacher, Kwizgiver 1. Are you "proud to be an American?" Of course. I l...

Wednesday, July 04, 2012

THURSDAY THIRTEEN #178

THIRTEEN FACTS ABOUT THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW 1) The theme song does have lyrics: "Well now, take down your fishing pole ...

Special July 4 Wednesday Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing : The Imaginary Meme, Part Eight 141. What's the difference between Stealing and other memes that you do? The au...

www.wednesday

To play along , just answer the following three (3) questions… • What are you currently reading? Robert B. Parker...

I Want Wednesday

I want the heat to end! Really. I feel like I'm held captive indoors on these 98º to 102º days. ENOUGH!

The versatile Mr. Griffith

I originally posted this back in 2009. I have been so sad about the death of my Fantasy Father, Sheriff Andy Taylor , that I forgot abou...

Tuesday, July 03, 2012

My old Friends

Watching an ancient episode from the long-ago first season. As Janice would say, "Oh. My. God." Were they ever young! Matthew Pe...

I'm just sayin'

Yes, sure, the Cubs have a dismal record for the season. BUT! (Yes, there's a "but!" Of course there is. There's always ...

I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas

We're in the middle of a heatwave. It's been between 90º and 100º every day for a week. It's unpleasant. Partly because I do...

In tribute to my TV DAD

I always wanted Andy Taylor to be my dad. This clip demonstrates why. I believe Andy Griffith was a most talented gentleman and I most s...

Good news!

My best friend's dad, who lives near Colorado Springs, got word that he can return to his home. Which means it's not only still st...

Monday, July 02, 2012

Trifecta

This week's challenge : Using between 33 and 333, compose something that includes the third definition of the following word: FIREWO...

Sunday, July 01, 2012

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing : The Imaginary Meme, Part Seven 121. Have you gone rock climbing? If not, would you? No. No. 122. Do you ...

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Anthony Rizzo's first Wrigley Field HR!

John and I were at today's Cub game, celebrating John's birthday, and of course, I had a lovely time. Because the beer was cold, our...

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Just Like a Pill 1. What was the last pill your doctor prescribed? Why? Fexofenadine. AllegraD, for allergies. 2. Ho...

Take Me out to the Ballgame!

Today, John and I are celebrating his birthday within The Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field! The world looks a lot different today than...

Friday, June 29, 2012

Reynaldo!

At about 3:00 AM, Reynaldo decided it was time for me to wake up. He began knocking everything off the dresser and so I locked him and his m...

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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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