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, May 14, 2014

When my mind wanders ...

Last night, my classic film group viewed Hitchcock's Rebecca . I believe this is the first time I've seen it start-to-finish in ...

Back to it

It's been a week since I've read, and I've missed it. First I'd been carrying my laptop to and from work, which precluded ...

Fascinated

I just discovered the most amazing thing -- for 14 years, beginning when she was 21, my girl JBKO wrote to an Irish priest. Long, handwrit...

Monday, May 12, 2014

I admit it: It's beyond me

My oldest friend has me stymied. I don't know how to help her anymore. Her 22-year-old son is still living at home, sleeping on an a...

Shame on me

I called in sick today. But I wasn't sick, I was behind . I thought we had a firm due date of Wednesday for a project and, even though I...

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Sunday Stealing

A Movie Meme 1. What is your all-time favorite "costume" movie or period piece? Little Women. 2. What classic film would ...

Saturday 9

Your Mama Don't Dance (1972) Unfamiliar with this week's song? Hear it here . 1) This song is about how the older g...

Atta Girl!

This thumbs up is for both Charlotte and me. She seems livelier and isn't straining anymore. I'm still giving her a spoonful of b...

Thursday, May 08, 2014

Poor Girl

Charlotte was dealing with constipation on Wednesday, straining unsuccessfully to feel completely empty.* I worry that she may be becoming...

Tuesday, May 06, 2014

Six months later ...

Last November, my handyman left a hole in my wall that he couldn't repair . Rain was coming in from around my through-the-wall ac unit...

Stacy and Clinton tell me it's OK

Thursday morning I have a big meeting with my new, high maintenance client. This is the first time we've met face to face. I want to ...

Sunday, May 04, 2014

Sunday Stealing

TV Meme, part two 16. Talk Shows . Do you watch daytime talk TV? If so, do you prefer the calm shows like Oprah or the wilder side like Je...

Saturday, May 03, 2014

Shouldn't have worried

I was relieved to get a chatty little note from my Cousin Rose. It was all about NCIS and the new drapes for her room. I had been dread...

It's the little things that mean a lot

What made today a really good Saturday? A lot of little things. • Good day, sunshine! 65º and clear skies. Perfect! • The staff at m...

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Blues in the Night (1952) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) Was last night a good night for you...

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

The Wisdom of SnarkyPants

"I’m relaxed and peaceful because I trust the process of life. All is well in my world." I have been nervous and worried. It ...

Thank you, John

Photo courtesy of the Chicago Tribune Sebastian, a guy I like but only barely know through our mutual friend John, got a new, better pa...

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

When smoking really creeps me out

I don't like smoking. I don't get smoking. I think this is because both of my parents and three of my four grandparents were smokers...

Monday, April 28, 2014

I'm never alone

Because the shingles virus is always with me. I had it in 2010 . And it reappeared on Easter Sunday. No rash this time, no fever. Just the...

More than I want to spend

I'm surprised by how expensive tickets are for Sir Paul's summer show at the United Center. I think it's because it's one...

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Sunday Stealing

TV Meme, part one 1. TV Theme songs. Which is your favorite, and which makes you crazy enough to hit mute on the remote? I like the t...

Saturday, April 26, 2014

Sunshine and an umbrella

It was my favorite weather today: sunny and in the 60s. I had a lovely walk under clear blue skies, trekking across town to the vet to pic...

Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Stuck on You (2012) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) This upbeat song is from a CD called The Bri...

Friday, April 25, 2014

Let's see ...

Why am I happy today? • I've been emailing regularly with my best friend these past two days. We hadn't been getting along we...

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