Category Archives: pet

Daily Constitutional

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Real Women

Earlier this week the morning windchill was -10◦ so my puppy and I missed our morning walk. She was all out of sorts, pacing and whining.  I felt a bit off too.  I’m fortunate that my work days start late … Continue reading →

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The Great Equalizer

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Real Women

We all know people in our lives who can talk comfortably to anyone about anything.  They are that rare type of human who has not a shy bone in their body, and is genuinely fascinated by what others have to … Continue reading →

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It’s RW Law

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Real Women

There’s very little in life that is guaranteed.  Some days, as a matter of fact, it seems that whatever is the opposite of your intended result will be the inevitable outcome.  Or, put more simply: Murphy’s Law. I’m not a … Continue reading →

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Perambulate and Ponder

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Real Women

I’m a walker. When I was young, that was the phrase we used for friends who walked home from school versus riding the bus. But now I mean simply that I take walks. Virtually daily, I get out for a … Continue reading →

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Taking a Break From Adulting

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Real Women

I know I’m supposed to be a grown up. And most days I’m pretty successful at pulling it off. Like so many other Real Women, I run around taking care of people, being a good worker bee, maintaining our home, … Continue reading →

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Spray Bottle Therapy

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Real Women

It has been a very busy summer. Although I’m thankful to have a full and active life, I’m happy that we are starting to get back into our usual routines with more time at home. While we’ve been running around … Continue reading →

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What If

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Real Women

This has been a difficult week to watch the news. Most weeks aren’t easy, but this is the kind of week when we need to have a box of tissues nearby. The devastation in Texas has been heart-breaking, and for … Continue reading →

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Cool Grass Moments

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Real Women

It’s been an eventful week. My stepson was in a major car accident (thankfully walking away with only minor injuries), my older brother’s health is declining (again), and my husband just lost his job.  On a scale of 1 – … Continue reading →

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Homecoming

Posted on July 30, 2017 by Real Women

I had to travel for work last week. Which meant that for six days, the guys of my household (husband, son and Labrador) were on their own at home. This is certainly not the first time I’ve been away from … Continue reading →

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Girl Jobs and Boy Jobs

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Real Women

We women are strong, smart, independent, and fiercely tenacious. We’ve worked hard for a lot of years to reach as close to gender equality as possible with the men of the world. Although it isn’t perfect, we have done a … Continue reading →

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