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Tag Archives: family
A Perfect Storm of Perseverance
We all have someone in our lives who is just a bit more unique, more challenging, and more special than most others. For me, that person is my oldest brother. He is the Perfect Storm of health challenges and disability. … Continue reading
Posted in age, birthdays, disabilities, family, Health, Helping others, Uncategorized
Tagged age, appreciation, birthdays, celebration, disabilities, family, gratefulness, health, inspiration, milestones, persistence, strength, stress
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They Didn’t Get to Cheat
Last night was one of those evenings when I got home late. I had forgotten to get anything out to thaw for dinner. My son had already eaten something (being a teen, he eats pretty much every couple hours) so … Continue reading
Posted in Chores, family, Food, home, home chores, housework, meals
Tagged appreciation, cooking, dinner, family, food, health, meals, microwave, preparation, prepared food, Reality
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Ready for Bed?
Last night while my hubby and I were watching House of Cards (we are only on episode 5 in the new season, so no spoiler comments please!), there was a very brief scene showing Frank and Claire, in their oh-so-dysfunctional-way, … Continue reading
Posted in Chores, family, Health, home, real women, Uncategorized
Tagged bedtime, comfort, family, nighttime, relaxation, rituals, routine
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Colorful Indecision
Fifteen years ago, when we were house hunting to move up from our starter ranch house, we were lucky to be in the proverbial “right place at the right time” with a new construction home. We had never dreamed that … Continue reading
Posted in family, home, housework, moods, real style, real women, Style
Tagged challenges, color, decisions, design, family, home, home updates, house, indecision, inspiration, paint
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Confessions to Santa
Dear Santa; I know you are reviewing your list, and checking it twice. We Real Women have tried to not only be good all year, but to be amazing superwomen. For the most part we have succeeded, especially where it … Continue reading
Posted in family, Holidays, home, Kids, moods, pet, Pride, real women, Seasons, Style, Uncategorized
Tagged family, gifts, letter, letter to santa, real women, Santa, treats
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Craving Normalcy
We all experience moments when our normal, real lives are interrupted. When common, mundane, every day activities and tasks must be put on hold to divert our attention and energies elsewhere. Due to a medical issue with a family member, … Continue reading
Posted in Chores, family, Health, Helping others, home, home chores, housework
Tagged appreciation, chores, comfort, crisis, emergencies, family, health, normalcy, strength, stress
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Can We Talk?
Ask any man, and he’ll say that women like to talk. A gross generalization? Perhaps. Generally true? Yes. We thrive on communicating. We love words. Lots of them. Now, we know there are a few of you men out there … Continue reading
Posted in family, friends, home, real women, Relationships, Technology
Tagged calls, connecting, family, phone, real women, smartphone, Talking
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They Didn’t Tell Us About This Part
We all have our expectations of each stage of our lives. We know, for example, as children, that we need to learn how to play well with others and learn right from wrong. We know as young adults that we … Continue reading
Posted in age, assisting, family, Health, Helping others, real women, Relationships
Tagged appreciation, caregiving, challenges, elderly, family, friends, generations, healthcare, inspiration, joys, parents, seniors, strength, stress, time, women
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No Choice in the Matter
“ You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.” — Desmond Tutu. According to Merriam-Webster, Family is defined as a group of people who are related to each other, or a … Continue reading
Posted in family, Food, friends, home, Kids, Pride, real women, Relationships
Tagged age, appreciation, children, cousins, family, family bonds, memory, reunion, siblings, Weekends
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