Category Archives: real women

And yet we survived

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Real Women

While planning the new season of church school, a group of us volunteer moms thought it would be nice to have bean bag chairs and pillows in the common area where we will gather the kids to start the lessons … Continue reading →

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It’s OK to Have a Bad Day

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Real Women

I am generally a happy, positive-attitude kind of person.  I am thankful every day for the blessed life I have. I am healthy, have an awesome family, incredible friends, a good job, and a beautiful home.  Is my life perfect?  … Continue reading →

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Chivalry, I Still Like You

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Real Women

As a child of the 70’s and a young woman of the 80’s, I grew up hearing about equality and women’s rights.  The momentum that had begun in the 50’s and 60’s was now coming to life in very noticeable … Continue reading →

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It’s always something

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Real Women

We have all at some point used that phrase “it’s always something.”   Indeed, it is rare to have a smooth, uneventful day.  We have hopes of sailing through our days — waking up, getting our kids off to childcare or school … Continue reading →

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Stamp of Approval

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Real Women

I received an email ad from a clothing store that proclaimed to me: “Supermodel Essentials!  Supermodel-approved hoodies, shorts and pants for every girl on the go.” Whew, FINALLY — I’ve been just waiting for a line of clothes that have … Continue reading →

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Exercise – A Love/Hate Relationship

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Real Women

If you are an athlete, a person in peak physical condition, who works out at least 2 hours every day without fail, this is not the post for you.  You have my admiration and a bit of my jealousy.  But … Continue reading →

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Multiple Jobs

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Real Women

“Total commitment to family and total commitment to career is possible, but fatiguing.”   — Muriel Fox Today, as so often happens, I had one of those mornings when I arrived at work, (or shall I call it my paying job), … Continue reading →

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Some days are just not pretty

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Real Women

I emailed a couple of BFF’s this morning to vent that it was once AGAIN rainy and dismal out, and among several other annoying issues, I was having a bad hair day, sore boobs from pms, and my dog had … Continue reading →

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Kryptonite

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Real Women

I was thinking today about how I have three calendars.  One on the wall in the kitchen, one that floats between my home office and bedroom, and my electronic calendar.  And considering I can access my electronic calendar from my … Continue reading →

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