Tag Archives: dogs

Daily Constitutional

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Real Women

Earlier this week the morning windchill was -10◦ so my puppy and I missed our morning walk. She was all out of sorts, pacing and whining.  I felt a bit off too.  I’m fortunate that my work days start late … Continue reading →

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The Great Equalizer

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Real Women

We all know people in our lives who can talk comfortably to anyone about anything.  They are that rare type of human who has not a shy bone in their body, and is genuinely fascinated by what others have to … Continue reading →

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Perambulate and Ponder

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Real Women

I’m a walker. When I was young, that was the phrase we used for friends who walked home from school versus riding the bus. But now I mean simply that I take walks. Virtually daily, I get out for a … Continue reading →

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Taking a Break From Adulting

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Real Women

I know I’m supposed to be a grown up. And most days I’m pretty successful at pulling it off. Like so many other Real Women, I run around taking care of people, being a good worker bee, maintaining our home, … Continue reading →

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Stay!

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Real Women

Relaxing is not always easy for real women. We get so wound up about everything we “gotta do”, and all the people we have to take care of, that we rarely clock out, go off duty, and slow down. Usually … Continue reading →

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Ixnay the Ouldshays

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Real Women

This morning my dog was bugging me to go for a walk. Yes, really, he knows how to communicate this to me quite clearly. What can I say, he has me well trained. I did have a few things I … Continue reading →

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Creature Comforts

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Real Women

We are enthralled with, and laugh at, our pets’ habits. They thrive on routine. Whether it is a donkey who wants to be greeted with a scratch behind his right ear, a dog who waits by the window when he … Continue reading →

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Carrots, again?

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Real Women

Those of us humans who share our homes with dogs, cats, or any other domesticated animal tend to be a unique breed. (Get it? Breed?)  We don’t just “own” pets. We consider them furry family members. We talk to them, … 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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We go together like…..

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Real Women

Have you ever heard the theory that pets and their owners look alike? Lately I have started testing this theory by paying a bit more attention to the other dog owners I come across, especially during recent walks. First, there … Continue reading →

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