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Quit My Bellyaching

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Real Women

I have a love-hate relationship with lunch.   I love to eat.  It is the what & how of it that I hate.  The deciding on what, and the prep of whatever it is, feels like drudgery to me.  Yeah, I … Continue reading →

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What If I Get Abducted by Aliens?

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Real Women

One of the best scenes in The King of Queens sitcom series is when Carrie has had enough of her husband Doug asking where things are in the kitchen, and she begs him to “Just learn. LEARN!”  and tests him by … 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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Needing to be Needed

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Real Women

“When your children are teenagers, it’s important to have a dog so someone in the house is happy to see you.” – Nora Ephron Oh, sure, we all complain. We all get weary of feeling like we are being pulled … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Sign?

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Real Women

I’m not sure how much I believe about spirits, hauntings, and messages from those who have passed on. I tend to think almost anything is possible, but since I’ve never really experienced any paranormal activity personally (and I’m ok with … Continue reading →

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It’s All About Perspective

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Real Women

One night last week, two of my BFFs and I channeled our younger, more hip selves, and went to a concert. A real concert. Not a tribute band in a small local theater. No, we went for the gusto and … Continue reading →

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Our Epic Stuff

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Real Women

“A house is just a place to keep your stuff while you go out and get more stuff.” – George Carlin My neighbor BFF and I had what we consider a brilliant idea. This spring we will hold a “Most … Continue reading →

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Reliving Our Youth Through Youth

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Real Women

  My son had three of his buddies over today. My husband was excited because he just recently finished a studio area above his workshop, and the boys were going to spend some time doing some music jamming up there. … Continue reading →

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Legacy Lessons

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Real Women

I had the honor today of joining loved ones to bid adieux to a pretty amazing Real Woman. My Aunt was 87 when she passed, and heaven is lucky to have her now — even though we weren’t ready to … Continue reading →

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They Keep Us Young

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Real Women

I grew up in a Kool-aid-mom kind of household.  Our house was the hang out, and mom was involved enough in our lives to be up to date and informed without being over-bearing. There were always extra kids around. Friends … Continue reading →

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