Category Archives: moods

Simply Fortunate

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Real Women

Lately it seems like we are all carrying the weight of the world on our shoulders. Around the kitchen table, at social gatherings, and on social media, we are having far more discussions about the future of our government, political … Continue reading →

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Wake Me in Spring

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Real Women

The excitement of the holiday season has passed, and we are all settling into our regular routines. One would think that with the dawn of a new year, we’d be energized and enthusiastic. Not so much. ‘Tis the season for … Continue reading →

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Self-Prescribed Time Out

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Real Women

Yikes. Turmoil. Lots of it, and we are all carrying it around with us. Not only of course is there turmoil at a national and international level, but there’s plenty of turmoil in our personal lives. It doesn’t matter what it … Continue reading →

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Finding Something

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Real Women

We had a conversation with my son this evening about him finding an extracurricular activity. He’s a sophomore in high school this year, and currently between “things.” As in, he doesn’t have a “something” to do right now. And he … Continue reading →

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Keep, Toss, Donate

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Real Women

My mother and I had a tradition when I was a girl that happened every Spring and every Fall.  She would painstakingly help me sort through my clothing, in preparation for the change of seasons or school year, to determine … Continue reading →

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Now You See Me

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Real Women

I was enjoying a pedicure at the nail salon. There were several of us lined up in our footbath chairs, doing the salon version of elevator etiquette — a possible quick simple nod to your neighbor, but no direct eye … Continue reading →

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Pause and Observe

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Real Women

Some of us scurry our way through life, busy every moment, seemingly in high gear all the time. Others are plodders, going through life at their own pace, taking the time for thoughtful consideration in everything they do, and everything … Continue reading →

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Eeny, meeny, miny, moe…and benjamin, and jane and thelma and…

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Real Women

Back in 1785, the English poet William Cowper wrote “Variety’s the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavour.”   If Mr. Cowper could have seen into the future 200 years, I wonder if he would have changed that … Continue reading →

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We Are What We….

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Real Women

Like many real women, I put a fairly good amount of effort into trying to make healthy food choices. I eat lots of veggies and fruit, I avoid breaded and fried foods, I cook with low- or no-fat ingredients, I … Continue reading →

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Roughly Translated…

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Real Women

We live in a world of cyberslang, internet acronyms, and a whole generation of youth who communicate via abbreviations, meme’s and emoji’s. Somewhere along the way, a new language emerged, full of LOL, BRB and YOLO. Nothing makes me feel … Continue reading →

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