Category Archives: Helping others

Apparently Not Self-Sufficient

Posted on March 8, 2025 by Real Women

Shortly before one of our last winter storms, I had to venture out to the grocery store.  Not with any storm-stock-up milk-and-bread urgency, but simply due to bad timing, we needed food.  I knew full well that it would be … Continue reading →

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Of Tissues and Talent

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Real Women

Her name is Evette.  We’ve only exchanged brief pleasantries. 90% of the people I work with have never laid eyes on her.  She’s kind of a magical ninja who makes our environment pleasant.  Evette is our office cleaning professional. We’ve … Continue reading →

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The Blue Pit Crew

Posted on March 16, 2022 by Real Women

I had a scheduled, non-emergency medical procedure this week.  That term “procedure” is so nice, non-threatening and all-encompassing. It could mean anything from a boob job to a colonoscopy. This was neither.  Since this is a blog predominantly about and … Continue reading →

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Of Possums and Men

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Real Women

My husband broke his foot about a week ago. While his friends are encouraging him to say he did it while competing in the Olympics, like most injuries, it was sustained in a far more simple, day to day way … Continue reading →

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But Seriously….

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Real Women

I used to be a more “serious” bicyclist.  Cool gear, longer distances, group events, fundraising rides.  Now I’m a pleasure rider, and I’m amused when some of the serious bikers pass me by.  There they are in their color-coordinated bike … Continue reading →

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The Once Upon a Time in our Closets

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Real Women

Most men own clothing for four basic reasons: 1.They aren’t allowed to walk around naked, 2. They want to be comfortable, 3. They wear stuff that makes them look good, and 4. Their significant other bought it for them.  Except for … Continue reading →

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Braving the Mundane

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Real Women

I’m weary.  Not just the usual 50-something woman coping with work, home, kids, chores, menopause and lack of sleep kind of weary.  But like nearly everyone else, I’m weary of not seeing family and friends in person. Weary of not … Continue reading →

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Lost Skills

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Real Women

I’ve been hesitant to do any blog writing recently, because it seems there is only one topic any of us are able discuss.  It begins with P and ends in -ic.  It has consumed us in more ways than one, … Continue reading →

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Chaos Through Z Eyes

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Real Women

We are women. Many of us are also moms, grandmas, aunts, guardians, and caregivers.  It is in our DNA to protect and to worry, while at least attempting to show outwardly that we are calm and in control at all … Continue reading →

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Walkin Around at Level 2

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Real Women

“I’m tired.”  Two words uttered as frequently as Love You, I’m Hungry, and What’s Up.  Let’s face it, we are beings who rarely feel rested and refreshed.  And when we do, it is short lived.  Most of us can probably … Continue reading →

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