Category Archives: real women

Beauty Through Other Eyes

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Real Women

When it comes to confidence and self-esteem, it is unfortunately true that we can be our own worst enemies.  Real Women are especially hard on ourselves – we are either pushing ourselves to do better, do more, be smarter, or … 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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Data Retrieval

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Real Women

This afternoon I left work a bit early to go to a dental appointment. Five minutes after leaving my office, as I was pulling on to the highway, and for one split second I thought “wait, where am I going?” … Continue reading →

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Thank you, Ma’am

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Real Women

I remember the first time I was called ma’am.   I was barely into my early 30’s.  A young service station attendant (I believe he was a teenager)  said “thank you, ma’am.”   I was shocked and appalled, and all the way … Continue reading →

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The Phases of a R.W.

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Real Women

My BFF’s daughter, who also happens to be my husband’s God-daughter, turned 13 this week.  She is beautiful, smart, funny and trendy.  At that age, I was none of those things.  Ok, maybe I can claim smart – because I … Continue reading →

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Real Time – a Warped Dimension

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Real Women

I always think that I will have more time on a weekend, or a day off, than I really do. Maybe that is poorly stated.  Clearly I’m aware that every day is made up of 24 hours, no matter the day … Continue reading →

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Real People, Real Power

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Real Women

When I received my notice for Jury Duty, I did what pretty much everyone does. I groaned.  I thought about how I would be out of work for at least a day, wasting time sitting around in a Jury Pool … Continue reading →

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Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Real Women

I have always been fascinated by human behavior.   I believe our actions speak volumes about our personalities and core beliefs. Real Women are especially fascinating.  How we juggle the multiple facets of our lives, what we make time to do … Continue reading →

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Who’s Amazing?

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Real Women

In this month’s issue of one of the magazines I receive, there are short profiles of the winners of a contest for beautiful “real” women over a certain age.  Yes, the women are pretty enough to be models.  And yes, … Continue reading →

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When the Clouds Blow In

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Real Women

It has been an odd week.  Not so much for me personally, I had a pretty good week.  No major stress issues or problems, I feel good, the weather has been beautiful, I even had a couple high points to … Continue reading →

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