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

Adventure or Experiment?

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Real Women

It seems to happen in the blink of an eye. One minute it’s all clean and orderly, then you close the door, turn your back, and things start to happen when you aren’t looking. Objects multiply and change, while other … Continue reading →

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Summer Doing

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Real Women

“If it’s worth doing, it’s worth overdoing.”  – Ayn Rand Ah, summer…. Every year we look forward to it, with visions of relaxation dancing in our heads. Those lazy, hazy days of summer – lounging on a beach, or sitting … Continue reading →

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Review Time

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Real Women

“All great achievements require time.” – Maya Angelou In preparation for my annual review at my place of employment, I am working on filling out the requested Self Assessment Form. As is typical of this type of forced self-analysis, the … Continue reading →

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Beauty Sleep

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Real Women

Sleeping Beauty.  Clearly, not a Real Woman.  Not just because she is a Princess.  Not because she is flawlessly beautiful, with the body of a Barbie Doll.  And not just because her curse is broken when she is kissed by … Continue reading →

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Are We What We Wear?

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Real Women

Most of us Real Women, after reaching a certain age or demographic, spend a lot of time trying to not look like what we are. If we are leaving our 20’s and 30’s, we don’t want to “look 40.” If … Continue reading →

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The Ugly Truth Backstage

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Real Women

“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts…”   William Shakespeare I’ve always loved this quote…. Then again, I’ve always … Continue reading →

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The Lost Art of Meandering

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Real Women

It never fails. I’m tight on time, need to get somewhere quickly, and I get caught behind a slow driver.   It could be a trash collection truck, a piece of farm equipment, a student driver or an elderly senior.   Whatever … Continue reading →

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Real Life Classroom

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Real Women

At times we Real Women will hear our children ask in frustration while doing homework:  “Why will I ever need to know this stuff?” I may be slightly hard-pressed to explain to my son how in day-to-day life he will need … Continue reading →

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Why Do We Care?

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Real Women

I have a new celebrity crush.  Actually, a sports celebrity crush.  He’s Novak Djokovic, Tennis Phenom who just unfortunately lost the French Open this week.  I know basically nothing about him, other than he’s Serbian, late 20’s, an incredible tennis … Continue reading →

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Moments of Therapy

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Real Women

It is no secret that we R.W.’s have a lot on our plates. Between family, work, home, and a myriad of other activities and responsibilities, we juggle a whole ‘lotta balls in the air, and take care of a whole … Continue reading →

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