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About Real Women

A "real woman" mom, wife, worker, friend, sister, daughter....

Uncharted

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Real Women

Last week, as I drove through a neighboring town, I noticed a man walking his dog out of a ballpark area. I remembered that I had heard from someone that there were walking trails somewhere behind that ballpark, yet I … Continue reading →

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The Seasonal Abyss

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Real Women

Ahh….summer… school’s out. A time for warm breezes, playtime and bbq’s. Everything seems sunnier and we dream of days off with family and friends. Life is easier. And moms everywhere are stressed and worried. Wait, whut? For those of us … Continue reading →

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Pause and Observe

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Real Women

Some of us scurry our way through life, busy every moment, seemingly in high gear all the time. Others are plodders, going through life at their own pace, taking the time for thoughtful consideration in everything they do, and everything … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Alright

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Real Women

Since the news broke of the tragedy in Orlando, I haven’t known what to say. Imagine that. Me, the wordy one, at a loss.  Tributes, emotional pleas, and tirades have flowed across social media and the news. I have not … Continue reading →

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Supposed to be Easier

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Real Women

My son asked me the other night if life was easier and less stressful when I was a teenager than it is now?  I thought about it and told him that I didn’t think life was easier, we had our … Continue reading →

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I Can, Because They Did

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Real Women

I took a real, honest-to-goodness, day off today. Like so many other real women, this is a rarity. I’m usually running around trying to play the game of beat the clock, fitting far too much into my day. (My siblings … Continue reading →

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A Perfect Storm of Perseverance

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Real Women

We all have someone in our lives who is just a bit more unique, more challenging, and more special than most others. For me, that person is my oldest brother. He is the Perfect Storm of health challenges and disability. … Continue reading →

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They Didn’t Get to Cheat

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Real Women

Last night was one of those evenings when I got home late. I had forgotten to get anything out to thaw for dinner. My son had already eaten something (being a teen, he eats pretty much every couple hours) so … Continue reading →

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Facing Style Reality

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Real Women

It would appear that last year I was still in denial. I apparently was still clinging to the hope that the 25-Year-Old-Body Fairy was going to visit at any moment, or that the world of physics could reverse the effects … Continue reading →

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It’s Just What We Do

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Real Women

According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, nearly a third of all practicing physicians are women. That’s no surprise. Because even though most of us are not trained medical professionals, we all have some sort of inherent trait inside … Continue reading →

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