Category Archives: friends

Retro Coolio

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Real Women

I anticipate that some day, in my more advanced years, I’m going to reach a point where I no longer worry about what I eat, what I say, and whether or not I’m trendy. My dream is to be that … Continue reading →

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Missing the Mark

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Real Women

There has been a lot of discussion lately about a certain Pepsi ad featuring Kendall Jenner.  In some agency room somewhere, an idea was born and went through all of the expense and effort of concepting, scripting, storyboarding, casting, shooting, … Continue reading →

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Going Out

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Real Women

One of the weirdest things about being the mom of a teenager is the fact that I am watching him experience things that I remember doing myself, as if it was…well, ok, maybe not just yesterday. I remember my high … Continue reading →

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Dear Me

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Real Women

Last night I enjoyed reading a well-written short article in the latest issue of AARP Magazine. I will now pause while you all snicker and chuckle over me admitting to not only receiving, but reading, AARP magazine.  Yeah, I know, … Continue reading →

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Expect the Unexpected

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Real Women

‘Tis the season for anticipation and hustle and bustle. The big day is drawing near, and soon we will all stop preparing and slow down long enough to experience. Not only do I count down the days until we are … Continue reading →

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Prepare to Do Nothing.

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Real Women

I had a conversation with a couple of coworkers today who pointed out some of the reasons so many of us truly enjoy Thanksgiving:  food, football, and stretchy pants.  It is a day when, after the flurry of food preparation … Continue reading →

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Please Leave a Message

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Real Women

I get it. We are all busy, busy, busy.  Just like Frosty’s Professor Hinkle.  Yet in Hinkle’s day he couldn’t rely on technology to manage his busy-ness.  No, sir, in those days people spoke to each other. In person. Or … Continue reading →

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BFF Code of Conduct

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Real Women

If chicken soup is good for the soul, then time with BFF’s is the ultimate balm for our sanity. When close female friends spend time together, it is one part relaxation, two parts therapy, a dash of education, and a … Continue reading →

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The Few, The Proud.. The X

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Real Women

Somewhere along the way, I became part of a minority group. Not by ethnicity, sex, skin color, faith or even hair color. Nope, I’m talking about those of us in Generation X. Let’s face it, fellow X’ers…. We have become … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Sign?

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Real Women

I’m not sure how much I believe about spirits, hauntings, and messages from those who have passed on. I tend to think almost anything is possible, but since I’ve never really experienced any paranormal activity personally (and I’m ok with … Continue reading →

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