Tag Archives: appreciation

Filling More Than Shelves

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Real Women

This evening my son and I took part in one of our seasonal activities, helping out at a local Food Pantry.  For a couple of hours we jumped into the hustle and bustle to stock and re-stock shelves while those … Continue reading →

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Great Achievements

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Real Women

Our greatness is often measured by our accomplishments. It starts when we are young as we are recognized for achievements like bringing home good grades, being a star athlete on the school team and winning a trophy, doing good deeds … 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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Peace and Comfort in the Familiar

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Real Women

I grew up in the country. Not big-sky-Montana-3-hours-from-the-nearest-town kind of country, but in farmland country, where there are no lines on the roads and a “next door neighbor” means you can see their house through the trees and can bike … Continue reading →

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They’ve Got it Right

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Real Women

“If you can’t eat it or play with it, pee on it and walk away.”   — Dog.     I’ve always been a fan of dogs.  They were part of our family’s life while I was growing up, so it … Continue reading →

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The Simple Joys of Reality

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Real Women

One of my out of town BFFs visited this weekend.  I used to feel that I had to plan ahead and arrange some special activities when my friends visited.   After all, plenty of exciting images come to mind when girlfriends … Continue reading →

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Too Much or Just Enough?

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Real Women

One of my BFF’s, a favorite auntie to the next generation in her family, was describing a recent text conversation she had with her teen niece.  Her niece was venting about how her mom wouldn’t buy her a pair of … Continue reading →

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Moments

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Real Women

I remember as a child, my mother told me that the older you get, the faster time flies.  Of course, as a young girl, I thought this sounded crazy.  How could my days go any faster?  Now that I’m older, … 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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Dreaming About the Little Things

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Real Women

We have all played that game in our minds… you know, that one where we think “what would I do if I won the lottery” or “what if I was rich and famous.”  Certainly, the usual thoughts come to mind … Continue reading →

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