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About Real Women

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

When the Clouds Blow In

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Real Women

It has been an odd week.  Not so much for me personally, I had a pretty good week.  No major stress issues or problems, I feel good, the weather has been beautiful, I even had a couple high points to … Continue reading →

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Variety, the Spice of Life

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Real Women

We Americans are funny about food.  We love it.  We plan social events around it. We tend to plan our daily schedule around it.  And we love having choices. The more options, varieties and flavors the better.  Lucky for us, … Continue reading →

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A sweater or shorts?

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Real Women

Here in New England, we have entered Transition Season.  It isn’t summer, and it isn’t fall.  I think we should call it Sall.  Or Fummer.   We wake up to crisp cool 40-degree mornings. By afternoon it can be in the … Continue reading →

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We go together like…..

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Real Women

Have you ever heard the theory that pets and their owners look alike? Lately I have started testing this theory by paying a bit more attention to the other dog owners I come across, especially during recent walks. First, there … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 11, 2012 by Real Women
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And yet we survived

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Real Women

While planning the new season of church school, a group of us volunteer moms thought it would be nice to have bean bag chairs and pillows in the common area where we will gather the kids to start the lessons … Continue reading →

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It’s OK to Have a Bad Day

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Real Women

I am generally a happy, positive-attitude kind of person.  I am thankful every day for the blessed life I have. I am healthy, have an awesome family, incredible friends, a good job, and a beautiful home.  Is my life perfect?  … Continue reading →

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Creature Comforts

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Real Women

Most of us, as young children, had a beloved item that brought us great comfort.  It could have been a traditional teddy bear, a doll, a blanket, or even an old tshirt.  Whatever it was, it was a source of … Continue reading →

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Leading by Example?

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Real Women

I’m about to talk about a topic that many say should be avoided between family, co-workers and friends: politics. Have no fear, I’m not going to pontificate on which presidential candidate I think should win, nor which party is better than … Continue reading →

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Roughing It

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Real Women

Once or twice each summer, we go camping. We pack up our tent and supplies and head out for a weekend under the stars.  Naturally, “camping” means a wide range of things to a variety of people. There are those … Continue reading →

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