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Not Like the “Others”

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Real Women

The day after the New Year rang in, I took a break from storm watching online to browse other news stories. (After all, reading multiple updates about frigid wind-chills and snow accumulations can quickly move one from excitement to depression).  … Continue reading →

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Words from Beyond

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Real Women

I will be entering a new age decade in approximately 18 months.  Clearly I am not happy about that fact, since I have already begun the dreaded count down.  My anxiety is increased when I see blatant signs of my … 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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Moments

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Real Women

I remember as a child, my mother told me that the older you get, the faster time flies.  Of course, as a young girl, I thought this sounded crazy.  How could my days go any faster?  Now that I’m older, … Continue reading →

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They Almost Got it Right

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Real Women

Those of you who have been reading my blog for a while are familiar with my disappointment over the lack of reality exhibited within the pages of women’s glossy magazines.  Browse any shelf of monthly publications and you’ll see images … Continue reading →

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Including the Real Me

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Real Women

A few years ago we started creating photo cards for our holiday greetings.  We like to receive them from others, so we decided to join the photo card senders group.  The cards are a convenient way for those we don’t … Continue reading →

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Wallow in Bright Moments

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Real Women

It is far too easy for each of us to get lured in to, and overwhelmed by, the challenges and unpleasantness of certain aspects of our daily lives.  We simply tune into the news in the morning and are greeted … Continue reading →

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How Are You?

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Real Women

When someone asks “how are you?”, what is your response?  I suppose it depends on how the question is asked… is it the drive-by “how’s it goin” that is used more as a greeting with no expected real response, or … Continue reading →

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Must We Settle for Perfect?

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Real Women

I read an interesting recent post by Joanna Douglas, a Senior Fashion and Beauty Editor, about Victoria’s Secret coming under fire again regarding the rampant airbrushing done on their models in their ads and catalogs.  I love this kind of … Continue reading →

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