Category Archives: real women

If You Give A…..

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Real Women

Yesterday I said to my husband “I’m have a Moose a Muffin day.”  He said “you’re what??” After explaining what I meant, I thought it may be appropriate to re-post this item I first posted in the spring of last … Continue reading →

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The Lost Art of Savoring

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Real Women

Ahh, the sunny days of August…. Time to enjoy the warmth, sit by the beach or the pool, fit in one more summer family get-away, do some back-to-school shopping, go on a hike or bike ride, and plan your Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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Stop the Frump

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Real Women

frump  (frmp) – n A girl or woman regarded as dull, plain, or unfashionable. A person regarded as colorless and primly sedate. One of my BFFs and I are just a few months away from a milestone birthday. Even though we … Continue reading →

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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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Are We What We Wear?

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Real Women

Most of us Real Women, after reaching a certain age or demographic, spend a lot of time trying to not look like what we are. If we are leaving our 20’s and 30’s, we don’t want to “look 40.” If … Continue reading →

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The Lost Art of Meandering

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Real Women

It never fails. I’m tight on time, need to get somewhere quickly, and I get caught behind a slow driver.   It could be a trash collection truck, a piece of farm equipment, a student driver or an elderly senior.   Whatever … 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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Lucky Me

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Real Women

For several weeks I have had an internal debate as to whether or not to broach this subject in my blog.  It is personal, and for some, potentially uncomfortable. But the reality is that one in eight Real Women will … Continue reading →

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Making a Difference

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Real Women

This past week I had the good fortune to fit in a short vacation with girlfriends to visit my sister. This required some air travel, and during one of my layovers, I marveled at the sea of people flowing through … Continue reading →

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Yay Me

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Real Women

“Tomorrow is the first page of a 365 page book. Write a good one.” Today is my birthday.   And I’m ok with that. (Although now I have The Beatles’ “Happy Birthday” running through my head.) When we are young, we … Continue reading →

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