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About Real Women

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

The Simple Joys of Reality

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Real Women

One of my out of town BFFs visited this weekend.  I used to feel that I had to plan ahead and arrange some special activities when my friends visited.   After all, plenty of exciting images come to mind when girlfriends … Continue reading →

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Beauty Through Other Eyes

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Real Women

When it comes to confidence and self-esteem, it is unfortunately true that we can be our own worst enemies.  Real Women are especially hard on ourselves – we are either pushing ourselves to do better, do more, be smarter, or … Continue reading →

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Too Much or Just Enough?

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Real Women

One of my BFF’s, a favorite auntie to the next generation in her family, was describing a recent text conversation she had with her teen niece.  Her niece was venting about how her mom wouldn’t buy her a pair of … Continue reading →

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Soft Spots in our Armor

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Real Women

I have witnessed, and experienced, a few common traits among Real Women who have reached a certain level of maturity.  (Notice I didn’t say advanced age.)  There is a strength, resilience and calmness under pressure that develops over time.  If … Continue reading →

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Data Retrieval

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Real Women

This afternoon I left work a bit early to go to a dental appointment. Five minutes after leaving my office, as I was pulling on to the highway, and for one split second I thought “wait, where am I going?” … Continue reading →

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Moments

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Real Women

I remember as a child, my mother told me that the older you get, the faster time flies.  Of course, as a young girl, I thought this sounded crazy.  How could my days go any faster?  Now that I’m older, … Continue reading →

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Hiber-pudge

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Real Women

I have decided to blame the weather. Why not?  Many of us are already pretty cranky about the fact that the arrival of spring has apparently been postponed.  So I may as well hop on the bandwagon and blame the … Continue reading →

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Thank you, Ma’am

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Real Women

I remember the first time I was called ma’am.   I was barely into my early 30’s.  A young service station attendant (I believe he was a teenager)  said “thank you, ma’am.”   I was shocked and appalled, and all the way … Continue reading →

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Stepping Up to the Plate

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Real Women

“I married a younger man. Five years younger than I am. I figure it is like this: if you can’t find a good man, raise one.”  –  Wanda Sykes  In a previous post, I had a bit of fun with … Continue reading →

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The Other Shades of Grey

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Real Women

We New Englanders are fiercely proud of our Seasons.  Ask any of us why we live in this area of the country, and you are fairly guaranteed that one of the answers will be “because I love having four seasons.” Each … Continue reading →

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