Tag Archives: Reality

The Ugly Truth Backstage

“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts…”   William Shakespeare I’ve always loved this quote…. Then again, I’ve always … Continue reading

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The Lost Art of Meandering

It never fails. I’m tight on time, need to get somewhere quickly, and I get caught behind a slow driver.   It could be a trash collection truck, a piece of farm equipment, a student driver or an elderly senior.   Whatever … Continue reading

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Real Life Classroom

At times we Real Women will hear our children ask in frustration while doing homework:  “Why will I ever need to know this stuff?” I may be slightly hard-pressed to explain to my son how in day-to-day life he will need … Continue reading

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Why Do We Care?

I have a new celebrity crush.  Actually, a sports celebrity crush.  He’s Novak Djokovic, Tennis Phenom who just unfortunately lost the French Open this week.  I know basically nothing about him, other than he’s Serbian, late 20’s, an incredible tennis … Continue reading

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Inconvenient Conveniences

We are fortunate to live in a progressive world filled with talented, intelligent individuals focused on developing new systems and products to make our lives easier.  New technologies pop up with mind-boggling speed to help make us all quicker, stronger, … Continue reading

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On Your Mark, Get Set….

We all have some form of wake-up alarm to get us up and moving in the mornings. You may use a ring tone on your SmartPhone, or the TV, a coffee maker, or even an “old fashioned” clock radio.  You … Continue reading

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Lucky Me

For several weeks I have had an internal debate as to whether or not to broach this subject in my blog.  It is personal, and for some, potentially uncomfortable. But the reality is that one in eight Real Women will … Continue reading

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Just One of Those Days

I’m a lucky Real Woman. I know this because I have a loving family, amazing friends, a good job, a nice home, and good health.  (Cue Cinderella’s blue birds). Not everyone can boast all of that.   Yet even the luckiest … Continue reading

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Yes, Ms. Walker, We Do Have Spirit

We all have our favorite holiday classic movies that are on our “must watch” list at this time of year.  There is such a variety to choose from —  The Grinch, Charlie Brown, Elf, The Christmas Story, It’s a Wonderful … Continue reading

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SSS

Stress —  /stres/ noun  — a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances.  Raise your hand if you haven’t felt this in the past 48 hours.  If you have your hand raised, … Continue reading

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