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, February 27, 2013

THURSDAY THIRTEEN #212

THIRTEEN AFFORDABLE HAIR STYLING PRODUCTS According to the online shopping site, Peapod, these are their 1 3 best-selling hairst...

WWW Wednesday

To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions… • What are you currently reading? Where We Belong by Emily Giffin. It...

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Like working in a snow globe

Today we were treated to a mix of fog, rain and snow. From the sidewalk, the city looked like a slushy gray mess. But from my office on t...

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing: The (20) First (Questions) Meme First Job : Babysitting. I loved it. The kids went to bed pretty early and then I got pa...

Not the best choice for me today

I am in the grips of Oscar fever again, as I am every year during awards season. So when I saw Amour was playing at my local theater, I c...

Friday, February 22, 2013

Saturday 9

Yeah, I know it's Friday. But I'm killing time until my pizza is done and I begin watching my movie (see post below). Saturday ...

Wasn't she something?

Forget Angelina Jolie and her silly leg pose. THIS, ladies and gentleman, is a star. Tonight I'm kicking off Oscar weekend by watc...

I'm ready! Yes, I am!

I'm ready to make my final Oscar predictions. BEST PICTURE: ARGO (Saw it, loved it) BEST ACTOR: ABE (I mean, Daniel Day Lewis) BES...

I met a girl who sang the blues

And she was me! Yesterday we lost another coworker to layoffs. Lana. I really liked, respected and depended on her. She and Tom were the...

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Thursday Thirteen #211

THIRTEEN FACTS ABOUT SOAP OPERAS 1) A "soap opera" is defined as "an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction." 2...

What's the penalty in this state?

I now share an office with three other coworkers. We are in one another's pocket, day in-day out. And I'm at the end of my tether ...

Oh, no she won't

My friend, Tom, was let go Tuesday morning. One of the first things he mentioned was his girlfriend. "This is going to break her hear...

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Layoffs at work

I'm safe for now, but my favorite account exec, Tom, is no longer with us. I'm sad. I'm rattled. I'm having a hard time co...

Monday, February 18, 2013

I love their love

Behold Anna and Bates, two of the best fictional people I know. Whenever they show up together on Downton Abbey , I smile. Mary and Matth...

Weekend Update with The Gal Herself

Saturday was a good day because I had a lunch date with my nephew. He is so enthusiastic! About his upcoming class trip to Springfield --...

Sunday, February 17, 2013

But I want it!

Here's an invitation to the wedding of Senator John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Lee Bouvier. It was addressed to one of the groomsmen, ...

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing: The Basically Obscure Meme-Part 2 38: How did you spend Valentines day? Eating Girl Scout cookies. I feel bad about it. ...

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Pour Some Sugar on Me 1) Do you have a favorite "hair metal band?" I used to be quite the snob when i...

Friday, February 15, 2013

Hallelujah!

My older sister actually cooperated and signed the agreement required by the bank re: our mother's reverse mortgage. There was no dram...

I didn't see this coming

Last night, when I showed up for my monthly appointment with my shrink, I got quite a shock. After decades, she's leaving! Her husba...

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

THURSDAY THIRTEEN #210

THIRTEEN FACTS ABOUT AMERICAN IDOL 'S IDOLS On the air for more than a decade now, American Idol has become a way of American life....

I Want Wednesday

I want to feel better! About my health, about my life! Nothing is going smoothly . Things have been scary-slow at work since January 1. A...

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

I'm trying not to be ...

… but still, I'm pissed. My oldest friend hates her job. She's battling with both her troubled daughter and her daughter's sch...

31 Days of Oscar Blogathon: 1940 Best Actor

The First Time Mr. Lincoln was in the House The 13th annual Academy Awards dinner was held on a Thursday night in late Februa...

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