Category Archives: family

‘Tis the Season

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Real Women

I had intended to publish a post yesterday.  But after we all heard the horrific news that came out of Newtown, CT, I just couldn’t bring myself to write anything. I could think of no words that would be even … Continue reading →

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When Time and Distance Don’t Matter

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Real Women

My husband gave me an awesome early Christmas present this weekend. He surprised me by flying my sister out for a visit.  She lives 1,680 miles away and we hadn’t seen each other in a year and a half. Sure, … Continue reading →

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Including the Real Me

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Real Women

A few years ago we started creating photo cards for our holiday greetings.  We like to receive them from others, so we decided to join the photo card senders group.  The cards are a convenient way for those we don’t … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of the Gobble

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Real Women

“Thanksgiving dinners take eighteen hours to prepare. They are consumed in twelve minutes. Half-times take twelve minutes. This is not coincidence.” — Erma Bombeck There is no holiday that is quite as centered on food as Thanksgiving.  Sure, anytime we … Continue reading →

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A Mom’s Annual Ritual

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Real Women

This weekend I performed an annual ritual that I am going to guess is the same one that most of you who are moms or aunts perform as well.  I’m quite sure it is a ritual that even my mother … 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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The Cleavers or The Waltons

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Real Women

I grew up in a “Leave it to Beaver” kind of household.  Sure, we had our share of unique issues, but overall we were the stereotypical wholesome all-American family.  Parents in a long-term marriage, two boys, two girls, we all … Continue reading →

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Remember

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Real Women

I have been comforted to see several postings on social media outlets this weekend encouraging people to remember the true meaning behind Memorial Day.  This isn’t a weekend that was created just for 3 days of BBQ-ing.  Granted, I love … Continue reading →

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Road Trips

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Real Women

“Why aren’t we flying?  Because getting there is half the fun.”  – Clark Griswald   We Real Women, with our real families, spend a whole lot of time in our cars.  There is commuting back and forth to work, there … Continue reading →

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Joyousness

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Real Women

It was my pleasure and privilege to experience great moments of joy this weekend. First, we had a weekend away and were honored to be the guests at a wedding of some dear friends.  The ceremony was in Brooklyn, and … Continue reading →

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