Tag Archives: BFF’s

It’s In The Bag

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Real Women

“Here’s what happens with a purse. You start small. You start pledging yourself to neatness. You start vowing that This Time It Will Be Different. You start with the things you absolutely need—your wallet and a few cosmetics that you … Continue reading →

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Stop the Frump

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Real Women

frump  (frmp) – n A girl or woman regarded as dull, plain, or unfashionable. A person regarded as colorless and primly sedate. One of my BFFs and I are just a few months away from a milestone birthday. Even though we … 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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Perfect Days

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Real Women

When was the last time you had a perfect day? Maybe I should clarify what I mean by “perfect.” I’m not talking about magically waking up looking like Jennifer Aniston or Sophia Vergara, being ideally healthy and fit, having no … 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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Wallow in Bright Moments

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Real Women

It is far too easy for each of us to get lured in to, and overwhelmed by, the challenges and unpleasantness of certain aspects of our daily lives.  We simply tune into the news in the morning and are greeted … Continue reading →

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Creature Comforts

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Real Women

Most of us, as young children, had a beloved item that brought us great comfort.  It could have been a traditional teddy bear, a doll, a blanket, or even an old tshirt.  Whatever it was, it was a source of … Continue reading →

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Friends by Fate

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Real Women

There is a saying that “you can’t pick your family, but you can pick your friends.”   I suppose this is true for the most part.  You are born into your family, so the bonds there are permanent.  Through ups and … 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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