Monthly Archives: June 2012

Friends by Fate

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Real Women

There is a saying that “you can’t pick your family, but you can pick your friends.”   I suppose this is true for the most part.  You are born into your family, so the bonds there are permanent.  Through ups and … Continue reading →

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Garbage Days

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Real Women

You have been behaving. You are eating healthier, consuming more fruits and veggies. Exercising more. Cutting back on junk food and fatty foods.  Feeling pretty darn proud of yourself. Then it happens. For no apparent reason, and with no warning. … Continue reading →

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R.W. Role Model

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Real Women

She was smart, funny, successful, talented, and a truly exceptional writer.  Even though Nora Ephron worked with Hollywood most of her life, she remained a true Real Woman’s woman. Thank you, Nora, for bringing laughter and reality into our lives. … Continue reading →

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Happy Place

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Real Women

We all have our “Happy Places”.  Those places we go either virtually or in reality that allow us a little break from the crazier more stressful parts of our lives.  We all need them, and they can be secret and … Continue reading →

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Don’t Make ‘Em Like They Used To?

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Real Women

I don’t know if there is a term for this domestic phenomena, but I’m sure you have experienced it….that weird timing when either you will run out of certain supplies all at the same time, or things will quit working … Continue reading →

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Mars and Venus

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Real Women

“Somewhere out there is the man you’re supposed to marry and if you don’t get him first, somebody else will…and then, you’ll have to spend the rest of your life thinking that somebody else is married to your husband. “ –  … Continue reading →

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The Style of Reality

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Real Women

I was browsing through a magazine this weekend, and one of the short features was a series of photos of Jennifer Aniston in various fabulous outfits. The editors had asked readers to vote for their favorite style on Jen.   Really??  … Continue reading →

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America runs on…

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Real Women

I don’t drink coffee. Never have. I know, shocking, a Real Woman who doesn’t drink coffee. I know I’m in the minority, along with a handful of others I know.  What is the first thing you get asked if you … Continue reading →

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Familiar Yet Unknown

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Real Women

Tomorrow is my son’s last day of 5th grade.  It will be his last day at his current school, as next year he enters Middle School.  Don’t worry, I won’t be using this post for lamenting about how my baby … Continue reading →

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“Hey, Hot Stuff!”

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Real Women

“A woman could look like Godzilla, but if she’s got blonde hair and a miniskirt, men start walking into walls.”   — Judy Tenuta When I was in college, my girlfriends and I would know that it was officially Spring when … Continue reading →

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