Monthly Archives: April 2012

“I need to look like an idiot at least twice a day to keep myself humble. ”   Twelve Sharp – J. Evanovich One of my simple joys is reading.  I know there are many others out there with the same … Continue reading →

I have noticed an interesting phenomenon.  Virtually everyone I know has a pet.  I do too.  I’m not sure how, or even when, the tides changed from pet ownership being an exception to now being the norm.  Even people who … Continue reading →

Take a look at this picture. She’s beautiful, isn’t she? Now look closer, and imagine her with no make-up.  Suddenly she looks like she is maybe 13, and could be one of our daughters. If I enlarged this image, you’d … Continue reading →

I enjoy accessorizing.  I don’t have the knack for changing my hand bag each day to match my attire, and I don’t have a flair for scarves.  But fun jewelry?  I’m all over it. Even more to the point, I … Continue reading →

Remember the word “hobby?”  Most likely, when you were a child, you had hobbies, things you liked to do just for the sheer enjoyment.  And, just as likely, you don’t have much time for those hobbies now. My advice:  if … Continue reading →

Real Women clean.  And we are good at it. Sure, there are some of you out there who (lucky ducks) have cleaning services who come to your homes weekly or occasionally.  But I won’t believe you if you tell me … Continue reading →

Anyone who knows me, knows I’m a list maker.  Through and through.  I sometimes wonder if I came out of the womb making a list.  It would have looked something like this: Day 3:  Cry  Eat  Poo  Sleep  Repeat I … Continue reading →

“My license plate says PMS.  Nobody cuts me off.”  – Wendy Liebman This wouldn’t be a blog about real women without at least one post about PMS. Besides, I’m the one currently in control of the keyboard, so come on … Continue reading →

I’m going to make the bold assumption that the majority of Real Women out there don’t go out to lunch every day.  As a matter of fact, I’m guessing the majority of you don’t even buy/order-in your lunch every day. … Continue reading →