Tag Archives: Men

Mundane Adventures

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Real Women

My husband and I ran a couple errands together last weekend.  I know that sounds monotonous, common and uneventful, but in all honesty that is usually not a “together” activity for us.  He has his errand locations:  Home Depot, the … Continue reading →

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The Mysterious Marvelous Fourth Drawer

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Real Women

My husband has been working really hard on renovating our basement. For his birthday last week, I gave him an electronic dartboard to hang on the wall when he’s all done.  He thought it was great, and said “remember back … Continue reading →

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Braving the Mundane

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Real Women

I’m weary.  Not just the usual 50-something woman coping with work, home, kids, chores, menopause and lack of sleep kind of weary.  But like nearly everyone else, I’m weary of not seeing family and friends in person. Weary of not … Continue reading →

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Wash warm, Tumble low

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Real Women

“These aren’t my socks.” “Wait. Are these my shorts?” “Mo-o-o-m, this is Dad’s underwear.” “Think this stain will come out?” “How long as this stuff been sitting wet in the washer?” Ah, yes, the joys of laundry.  It is a … Continue reading →

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They’ve Got Me Surrounded

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Real Women

I’m the token female in my household.  I’m surrounded by men.  My husband, my son, my dog – all male.  And currently my stepson is staying with us while he transitions during a move from west coast to east coast.  … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Our World

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Real Women

The other day my husband joined me to run a few errands and do a bit of shopping.  This is a fairly rare occurrence. Like many men, my husband’s version of shopping entails taking a quick ride to a hardware … Continue reading →

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Situational Dress Up

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Real Women

I get it. As we move through our phases of life, our personal styles change – mostly because our bodies, preferences and moods seem to shift like the wind. And, at some point we reach a time when “age appropriate … Continue reading →

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Homecoming

Posted on July 30, 2017 by Real Women

I had to travel for work last week. Which meant that for six days, the guys of my household (husband, son and Labrador) were on their own at home. This is certainly not the first time I’ve been away from … Continue reading →

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Almost Done

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Real Women

At the risk of sounding like I’m setting us back after several decades of struggling  for equality, I’m going to point out that even after all this time the management of the home is still largely the Real Woman’s realm.  … Continue reading →

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Stepping Up to the Plate

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Real Women

“I married a younger man. Five years younger than I am. I figure it is like this: if you can’t find a good man, raise one.”  –  Wanda Sykes  In a previous post, I had a bit of fun with … Continue reading →

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