Monthly Archives: July 2012

Awe and Inspiration

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Real Women

We are all in the grips of Olympic fever.   Millions of us tune in at every chance we get to catch the next event and to follow our teams, be amazed, and to keep track of medal counts. Never … Continue reading →

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“Hot Enough For Ya?”

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Real Women

Weather plays an important role in our lives – either realistically, or unnecessarily.  In our ancestors’ days, the weather truly was a vitally important part of their daily lives, even determining their very survival. For those of us who are … Continue reading →

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Trials and Tribulations in the Little Room

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Real Women

One of the hazards of shopping for any new personal clothing item is the dreaded fitting room experience.  I know some Real Women who flatly refuse to try anything on at the store.  They would rather just buy the item, … Continue reading →

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Wanderlust

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Real Women

I have dreams of traveling and seeing more of the world than I have seen so far in my life. I enjoy exploring new areas, and seeing new sights.  I have particular places I’d still like to get to, that … Continue reading →

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Have I Got A Deal For You….

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Real Women

I have recently begun car shopping. How many of you just let out a sympathetic groan when you read that? I have not car shopped in nearly 11 years. I have had a long love affair with my Jeep…but have … Continue reading →

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Quick Cheater Food Tip

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Real Women

We Real Women need to share good tips when we have them.  Here’s one from me to you today:  Need a dessert in half an hour or less that looks special & tastes yummy?  I’ve made these Cream Puffs a couple … Continue reading →

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Air Traffic Controllers

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Real Women

I’m trying to remember what it was like to decide to do something, and just get up and do it. A time when I didn’t have to make 356 arrangements in order to make something happen.  I’m sure I had … Continue reading →

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Exercise – A Love/Hate Relationship

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Real Women

If you are an athlete, a person in peak physical condition, who works out at least 2 hours every day without fail, this is not the post for you.  You have my admiration and a bit of my jealousy.  But … Continue reading →

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Real Woman, R.N.

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Real Women

Other than CPR training, and some basic biology and physiology courses when I was younger, I’ve never been a medical student.  I am not licensed to dispense medical treatments.  Neither, as far as I know, are the majority of my … Continue reading →

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Taking Off The Cape

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Real Women

“I can rub & scrub this old house til it’s shinin like a dime Feed the baby, grease the car, & powder my face at the same time Get all dressed up, go out and swing til 4 a.m.and then … Continue reading →

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