Monthly Archives: May 2012

A Quick Real-Life Thought

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Real Women

This was one of those mornings when I was trying to fit way too much into the time I had, and I had about a million things on my mind.  Rushing around, I dropped cereal all over the floor, I … Continue reading →

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Remember

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Real Women

I have been comforted to see several postings on social media outlets this weekend encouraging people to remember the true meaning behind Memorial Day.  This isn’t a weekend that was created just for 3 days of BBQ-ing.  Granted, I love … Continue reading →

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Road Trips

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Real Women

“Why aren’t we flying?  Because getting there is half the fun.”  – Clark Griswald   We Real Women, with our real families, spend a whole lot of time in our cars.  There is commuting back and forth to work, there … Continue reading →

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Shapeshifting

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Real Women

With the change of seasons comes the change of clothing in our closets. Here in New England, that means putting away the sweaters, turtlenecks and wool pants and bringing out the light skirts, tshirts and sandals. I have fond memories … Continue reading →

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Multiple Jobs

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Real Women

“Total commitment to family and total commitment to career is possible, but fatiguing.”   — Muriel Fox Today, as so often happens, I had one of those mornings when I arrived at work, (or shall I call it my paying job), … Continue reading →

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Guilty Pleasures

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Real Women

“Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world”  — Marilyn Monroe Come on, fess up….We Real Women all have little things we do, buy, eat, or entertain ourselves with that help us through our days.  Small … Continue reading →

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Chauffeuring and Waiting

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Real Women

One of the responsibilities that many Real Women play is an extension of our care giver role:  Medical Liaison.  And by that, I mean providing transportation to and from medical appointments, taking notes and asking questions, and doing a whole … Continue reading →

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Reality

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Real Women

Some days it can be tough for even the strongest, most confident, happy Real Women among us to not slip into the “Why” lament. This morning at work, like most mornings, I was eating my breakfast at my desk. It consisted … Continue reading →

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Joyousness

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Real Women

It was my pleasure and privilege to experience great moments of joy this weekend. First, we had a weekend away and were honored to be the guests at a wedding of some dear friends.  The ceremony was in Brooklyn, and … Continue reading →

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Unmentionables

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Real Women

In my imagination, celebrities and women of exceptional wealth have amazing walk-in closets/wardrobe rooms that are beautifully sectioned appropriately.  One room for each season of clothing, one room just for shoes, one for accessories….. The other morning, as I opened … Continue reading →

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