Category Archives: Health

Danger or Kindness?

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Real Women

It’s a big scary world out there. Every day we hear about some atrocity that has happened at the hands of someone, or group of someones, who are evil. Shootings, hackings, abductions, scams… Thanks to frightening news, have all become … Continue reading →

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Craving Normalcy

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Real Women

We all experience moments when our normal, real lives are interrupted. When common, mundane, every day activities and tasks must be put on hold to divert our attention and energies elsewhere. Due to a medical issue with a family member, … Continue reading →

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Entering the Clubhouse

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Real Women

As young girls, many of us would gather friends together to form special clubs or secret girls-only societies. We would share confidences and tell elaborate stories, write notes to each other, feel happily comfortable as our giggly selves, and develop … Continue reading →

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They Didn’t Tell Us About This Part

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Real Women

We all have our expectations of each stage of our lives. We know, for example, as children, that we need to learn how to play well with others and learn right from wrong.   We know as young adults that we … Continue reading →

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Ninja Skills

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Real Women

Last night my family and I happened to tune in to watch a bit of American Ninja Warrior.   We aren’t die-hard fans of the show, but it seems to be on almost every night at this point, and it is oddly … Continue reading →

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Our Own Fascination

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Real Women

“It is not the question, what am I going to be when I grow up; you should ask the question, who am I going to be when I grow up.” — Goldie Hawn.    There is a current tv ad … Continue reading →

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The Slippery Slope of Slothness

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Real Women

I’ve always been one of those R.W.’s who likes to be active. I rarely sit still for long. Like most pre-video game, pre-smart-phone little girls, I spent a whole lot of time outside playing, or going for long walks, or … Continue reading →

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Good Morning, Routine

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Real Women

In our roles as Home & Family Maintenance Managers, we Real Women know how vital our morning routines are for keeping everything running like clockwork. Rise and shine to all family members by a certain time, take care of the … Continue reading →

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Sometimes It Isn’t Easy

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Real Women

We all go through challenging phases in life. When bad, sad, or just plain ugly things seem to pile up around us. I know several folks right now who are trying to make their way through some of those piles. … Continue reading →

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Never Too Old to Learn

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Real Women

Within a one-week time period, I will have experienced two substantial life milestones, both of which I have been dreading. The first, and most difficult, is that I had to say goodbye to my 84-year old father as he set … Continue reading →

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