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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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Less Resolute

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Real Women

Here we are, moving through the days of Christmas and Hanukkah, headed toward a New Year.  Depending upon what, or how, you celebrate the holidays, you could still be knee deep in events and activities.  But for many of us, … Continue reading →

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I’m No Fort Knox

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Real Women

78.  That’s a rough estimate of the number of active current passwords in my life. I’m sure there are more.  This number just represents the passwords saved in my SSHP (Super Secret Hidey Place), not to be confused with the … Continue reading →

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It’s An Age Thing

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Real Women

I’d like to say it is a gradual and subtle shift.  But really, once we realize it has happened, it feels sudden and jarring.  At some point, I don’t know how or when exactly, we all reach a point when … Continue reading →

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Looking Forward And Back

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Real Women

Ahhh a new year. A time for fresh starts, new beginnings and positive expectations.  But what if the new year is clouded by loss and sorrow? I know of several folks who have experienced death and loss over this recent … Continue reading →

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The Need for Future Fluff

Posted on December 27, 2023 by Real Women

‘Tis the season for…. the year in review.  Ugh.  It seems everywhere we turn during this last week of the year, we are getting a rehash of the 12 months we just lived through. Honestly, these things annoy me. Why … Continue reading →

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What’s the Rush?

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Real Women

It’s taken me just about 5 decades of my life to accept the fact that no matter how hard I try, I will always be “down to the wire” in getting ready for Christmas. There are only a certain number … Continue reading →

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HoliSmoosh

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Real Women

I remember as a young girl, autumn and winter holidays were unique and spread out with anticipation.  Halloween was a time to don our smelly plastic masks that made breathing and seeing a challenge but created instant face-sweat while mom … 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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It Doesn’t Always Have to Be a Mountain

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Real Women

I cleaned out and sorted my underwear drawer today. Exciting, right?  Perhaps it would have sounded more exciting if I called it my lingerie.  But let’s be real.  I’m a middle-aged woman headed into her 25th year of marriage.  There’s … Continue reading →

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