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About Real Women

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

They Keep Us Young

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Real Women

I grew up in a Kool-aid-mom kind of household.  Our house was the hang out, and mom was involved enough in our lives to be up to date and informed without being over-bearing. There were always extra kids around. Friends … Continue reading →

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SSS

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Real Women

Stress —  /stres/ noun  — a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances.  Raise your hand if you haven’t felt this in the past 48 hours.  If you have your hand raised, … Continue reading →

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Can’t Ignore the Benefits

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Real Women

The New York Daily News recently ran a story about Joy Johnson, the oldest woman to run the New York City Marathon.  At the age of 86, this was her 25th time running that particular Marathon.  She finished even after … Continue reading →

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Great Achievements

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Real Women

Our greatness is often measured by our accomplishments. It starts when we are young as we are recognized for achievements like bringing home good grades, being a star athlete on the school team and winning a trophy, doing good deeds … Continue reading →

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Reverse Transformation

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Real Women

Superman had his phone booth, Wonder Woman had her spin, and Cinderella had her Fairy Godmother’s wand.  Within a matter of seconds, these drab, normal nerds became fabulous.  Who could forget Superman’s blue eyes and matching well-filled spandex, or Wonder … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Real Women

The temperature is dropping, the days are getting shorter and a new season has arrived.  No, I’m not referring to autumn.  Nor am I referring to Halloween or even the somewhat revolting fact that there are Christmas decorations sitting right … Continue reading →

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Taking Flight

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Real Women

Airports are fairly fascinating places.  That is, they can be fascinating and interesting if we can put aside our dread about the inevitable hassles, frustrations, delays, expense and aggravations.  Remember when flying was exciting and fun?  There used to be … Continue reading →

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Wedging It All In

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Real Women

My BFF gave me this great little plaque that pretty much summarizes my life: Is running late considered cardio?   Ahhh, if only that was the case.  If I could either make money or lose weight by running late, then I’d … Continue reading →

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Secret Potions

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Real Women

As a little girl, I read plenty of fairy tales and watched lots of Disney movies.  Often these stories included a mysterious female character, a fairy godmother or witch, who would brew and create secret potions and lotions.  She would … Continue reading →

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Words from Beyond

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Real Women

I will be entering a new age decade in approximately 18 months.  Clearly I am not happy about that fact, since I have already begun the dreaded count down.  My anxiety is increased when I see blatant signs of my … Continue reading →

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