Category Archives: Relationships

Our Own Fascination

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Real Women

“It is not the question, what am I going to be when I grow up; you should ask the question, who am I going to be when I grow up.” — Goldie Hawn.    There is a current tv ad … Continue reading →

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Ties That Bind

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Real Women

In the world of R.W. bonding, the need for women to get together socially starts early in our lives. I remember as a young girl, playing with my girlfriends, we spent hours pretending to be actresses, dancers, or even horses, … Continue reading →

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A New Perspective on Bliss

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Real Women

It doesn’t really take much to make us Real Women happy. Really, it doesn’t.   Sure, we’d all love to win the lottery, hire a butler or housekeeper, become ladies of leisure and spend our days shopping or having lunch or … Continue reading →

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Review Time

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Real Women

“All great achievements require time.” – Maya Angelou In preparation for my annual review at my place of employment, I am working on filling out the requested Self Assessment Form. As is typical of this type of forced self-analysis, the … Continue reading →

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Moments of Therapy

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Real Women

It is no secret that we R.W.’s have a lot on our plates. Between family, work, home, and a myriad of other activities and responsibilities, we juggle a whole ‘lotta balls in the air, and take care of a whole … Continue reading →

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And So It Begins

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Real Women

One of the amazing traits in young children is their seemingly universal acceptance of each other. I love watching toddlers and pre-schoolers interact with each other. The playmates could be tall, short, wide, thin, purple, blue or green – it … Continue reading →

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Different Flowers From the Same Garden

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Real Women

“She is your mirror, shining back at you with a world of possibilities. She is your witness, who sees you at your worst and best, and loves you anyway. She is your partner in crime, your midnight companion, someone who … Continue reading →

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Going Home Again

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Real Women

I did it.  We had the weekend available, I hadn’t done it before, my husband was kindly willing to accompany me, and I could tie in a visit to see my brother, so I thought why not. I attended my … Continue reading →

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Stepping Up to the Plate

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Real Women

“I married a younger man. Five years younger than I am. I figure it is like this: if you can’t find a good man, raise one.”  –  Wanda Sykes  In a previous post, I had a bit of fun with … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Real Women

I had intended to publish a post yesterday.  But after we all heard the horrific news that came out of Newtown, CT, I just couldn’t bring myself to write anything. I could think of no words that would be even … Continue reading →

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