Tag Archives: friends

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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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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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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‘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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When Time and Distance Don’t Matter

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Real Women

My husband gave me an awesome early Christmas present this weekend. He surprised me by flying my sister out for a visit.  She lives 1,680 miles away and we hadn’t seen each other in a year and a half. Sure, … Continue reading →

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Who’s Amazing?

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Real Women

In this month’s issue of one of the magazines I receive, there are short profiles of the winners of a contest for beautiful “real” women over a certain age.  Yes, the women are pretty enough to be models.  And yes, … Continue reading →

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When the Clouds Blow In

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Real Women

It has been an odd week.  Not so much for me personally, I had a pretty good week.  No major stress issues or problems, I feel good, the weather has been beautiful, I even had a couple high points to … 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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