Category Archives: moods

Beauty Sleep

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Real Women

Sleeping Beauty.  Clearly, not a Real Woman.  Not just because she is a Princess.  Not because she is flawlessly beautiful, with the body of a Barbie Doll.  And not just because her curse is broken when she is kissed by … Continue reading →

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Moments of Therapy

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Real Women

It is no secret that we R.W.’s have a lot on our plates. Between family, work, home, and a myriad of other activities and responsibilities, we juggle a whole ‘lotta balls in the air, and take care of a whole … Continue reading →

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Brain Power Down

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Real Women

One of my favorite old movies is “What Women Want”. Not just because I’m a sucker for all romantic-comedy-chick-flicks, and not just because in those days (14 years ago), Mel Gibson was looking quite fine. I love it because of … Continue reading →

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And So It Begins

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Real Women

One of the amazing traits in young children is their seemingly universal acceptance of each other. I love watching toddlers and pre-schoolers interact with each other. The playmates could be tall, short, wide, thin, purple, blue or green – it … Continue reading →

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We’ve Got Our Reasons

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Real Women

According to WebMD, symptoms of seasonal affective disorder include: sadness, moodiness, anxiety, loss of interest in usual activities, eating more, craving carbohydrates, weight gain and fatigue. This winter, ¾ of the country has been affected by unusually cold temperatures and … Continue reading →

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Just One of Those Days

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Real Women

I’m a lucky Real Woman. I know this because I have a loving family, amazing friends, a good job, a nice home, and good health.  (Cue Cinderella’s blue birds). Not everyone can boast all of that.   Yet even the luckiest … Continue reading →

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SSS

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Real Women

Stress —  /stres/ noun  — a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances.  Raise your hand if you haven’t felt this in the past 48 hours.  If you have your hand raised, … Continue reading →

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Perfect Days

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Real Women

When was the last time you had a perfect day? Maybe I should clarify what I mean by “perfect.” I’m not talking about magically waking up looking like Jennifer Aniston or Sophia Vergara, being ideally healthy and fit, having no … Continue reading →

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Soft Spots in our Armor

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Real Women

I have witnessed, and experienced, a few common traits among Real Women who have reached a certain level of maturity.  (Notice I didn’t say advanced age.)  There is a strength, resilience and calmness under pressure that develops over time.  If … Continue reading →

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Moments

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Real Women

I remember as a child, my mother told me that the older you get, the faster time flies.  Of course, as a young girl, I thought this sounded crazy.  How could my days go any faster?  Now that I’m older, … Continue reading →

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