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Mundane Adventures

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Real Women

My husband and I ran a couple errands together last weekend.  I know that sounds monotonous, common and uneventful, but in all honesty that is usually not a “together” activity for us.  He has his errand locations:  Home Depot, the … Continue reading →

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What Happens When We Stop Listening

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Real Women

Anyone who has read my blog over the years knows that I stay about 8,000 feet away from posting anything that can be remotely considered political or a hot-button issue.  Not because I don’t care about important issues, but simply … Continue reading →

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Personal History

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Real Women

When was the last time you wrote a letter?  Not with a keyboard or a touch pad on your phone, but a handwritten letter using pen and paper, then fold it into an envelope, affix a stamp and send it … Continue reading →

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Eclectic Wares

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Real Women

Remember when picking out your china pattern was a thing?  Probably not, if you were born in the last two or three decades.  For those of us who are a bit older, brides were encouraged to pick out a pattern … Continue reading →

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Just Relax

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Real Women

For a variety of reasons, I’m not having a summer vacation this year. Now before any of you think I’m saying that to garner sympathy, let me mention that we have a lovely pool in our backyard, and we are … Continue reading →

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But Seriously….

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Real Women

I used to be a more “serious” bicyclist.  Cool gear, longer distances, group events, fundraising rides.  Now I’m a pleasure rider, and I’m amused when some of the serious bikers pass me by.  There they are in their color-coordinated bike … Continue reading →

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Good Thing No One Will See That

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Real Women

We are all in the same boat of desperately craving social in-person activities. Even something as simple as having a few people over for a party has become a sadly distant memory and yearned-for future event.  Yet I don’t know … Continue reading →

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Wrap Me in Bubblewrap

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Real Women

For the first time in 9 months, I traveled last week. Not just to a neighboring town or state, but via commercial airline, halfway across the country.  It wasn’t just for fun and pleasure, but out of necessity due to … Continue reading →

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We Need the Twinkle

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Real Women

I took a drive last night.  Not far, with no specific destination in mind.  I just wanted to see some Christmas lights.  I brought my son with me.  He is no longer the toddler to be strapped into his car seat with a sippy … Continue reading →

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Odd is Normal

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Real Women

“The New Normal” has become a trite phrase with no true definition, yet it provokes sighs and eye rolls.  It is a term that combines both hope that some day we will crawl our way out of Covid Craziness, and resignation … Continue reading →

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