Tag Archives: family

Surviving Away Time

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Real Women

We Real Women often talk about and dream about escaping from reality. Getting away, have time to ourselves. To take some time to stop caring for everyone else, and give ourselves a little time out. Books have been written extolling … Continue reading →

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Making a Difference

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Real Women

This past week I had the good fortune to fit in a short vacation with girlfriends to visit my sister. This required some air travel, and during one of my layovers, I marveled at the sea of people flowing through … Continue reading →

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Different Flowers From the Same Garden

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Real Women

“She is your mirror, shining back at you with a world of possibilities. She is your witness, who sees you at your worst and best, and loves you anyway. She is your partner in crime, your midnight companion, someone who … Continue reading →

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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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Windshield Time

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Real Women

An estimated 34 million Americans will be travelling this Labor Day weekend.  This year, we are among them.  Which means there will be at least three guarantees:  my husband will curse at traffic, we will have a great round of … Continue reading →

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Bonus Points

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Real Women

Ahhhh… The weekend.  A blissful respite from the work week, a time to relax, sleep in, and recharge.  Unless, of course you are a Real Women. In which case the weekend can be translated into “Two Days to Get Everything … Continue reading →

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Miles of Moments

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Real Women

“Life isn’t a matter of milestones, but of moments.”  – Rose Kennedy My son finished his first year in Middle School today. Tomorrow he turns 13. The next day, my husband and I will commemorate our 15th wedding anniversary.  In … 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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Traditions: The Kaleidoscope of the Holidays

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Real Women

I am fascinated by traditions. We all have them — family traditions, cultural traditions, and traditions of faith.  There are old traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation, and new traditions that have been created from merging … Continue reading →

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