Tag Archives: appreciation

Simply Amazing

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Real Women

There are a lot of remarkable things to be amazed by in this world. There are natural wonders like Niagara Falls, modern modes of transport like giant aircraft that take flight and enormous ships that float; rocket ships that reach … 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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Paralysis or Puppies

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Real Women

This morning the highlights on the national news included a train wreck in New York, a plane crash in Taiwan, a horrific death at the hands of Isis, and more brutal cold and snow for much of the country. Within … Continue reading →

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Reliving Our Youth Through Youth

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Real Women

  My son had three of his buddies over today. My husband was excited because he just recently finished a studio area above his workshop, and the boys were going to spend some time doing some music jamming up there. … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Real Women

As we happily stick a fork in this year, oh, I mean, bid adieux to 2014, there’s no limit to the “year in review” retrospectives surrounding us. The Top News Stories, the Best Commercials, Time Magazine’s Top 10 Photos, the … Continue reading →

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We Make it Happen

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Real Women

In my last post, I suggested that we all cut ourselves a little slack, because whether we feel “ready” or not, Christmas is going to come no matter what. And that is true. Because we women make it happen. When … Continue reading →

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Legacy Lessons

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Real Women

I had the honor today of joining loved ones to bid adieux to a pretty amazing Real Woman. My Aunt was 87 when she passed, and heaven is lucky to have her now — even though we weren’t ready to … 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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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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A Familial Shift

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Real Women

Family faces are magic mirrors. Looking at the people who belong to us we see the past, the present, and the future.      — Gail Lumet Buckley Aunts and Uncles.  They are like our parents, but not quite. We … Continue reading →

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