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

Screen Season

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Real Women

The leaves are changing, the temperature is dropping, school is in session…. And the glow of the tv screen beckons. During the summer months, I watch virtually no television programming. Other than a snippet of the morning News, I don’t … Continue reading →

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Perfect Days

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Real Women

When was the last time you had a perfect day? Maybe I should clarify what I mean by “perfect.” I’m not talking about magically waking up looking like Jennifer Aniston or Sophia Vergara, being ideally healthy and fit, having no … Continue reading →

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Bigger Than Us

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Real Women

It is ever so easy for Real Women to get deeply pulled in to our day-to-day challenges and activities. We seem to be perennially beating deadlines at work, making customers happy, managing our busy family’s schedules, and getting chores done.  … Continue reading →

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Cutting Corners

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Real Women

We Real Women are busy creatures. Each day we seem to attempt to fit more and more into the same number of hours. We are the Queens of to-do lists, beating deadlines and multi-tasking.  If there is a way to … Continue reading →

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Undeniable

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Real Women

The best way to see a Real Woman’s strength is to put her in a situation where she is not comfortable.  Actually, “seeing” the strength is not the right term here, because I’m not talking about physical muscles.  I’m talking … Continue reading →

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Windshield Time

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Real Women

An estimated 34 million Americans will be travelling this Labor Day weekend.  This year, we are among them.  Which means there will be at least three guarantees:  my husband will curse at traffic, we will have a great round of … Continue reading →

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When Incognito Fails

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Real Women

You know it is going to happen. When you least expect it. You lull yourself into a false sense of security that you will be safe escaping for a short errand, incognito.  You only plan to be out of the … Continue reading →

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Best By…

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Real Women

It seems there are two types of people.  Those who strictly adhere to expiration dates, and those who take them as simply helpful suggestions.  I tend to belong in the second group.  Perhaps it is due in part to my upbringing.  My … Continue reading →

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Of Tourism and Thresholds

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Real Women

“I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.”—Susan Sontag Most of our leisure travel time is spent visiting family and friends. Like so many other real families, our loved ones are scattered around the country….so spending time in person … Continue reading →

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Just Pile It On

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Real Women

There are plenty of feel-good quotes out there that speak to the strength of women… that we were created as strong beings so we could endure child birth…that we have emotional strength for our children and spouses…that we can be … Continue reading →

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