Tag Archives: Reality

Reverse Transformation

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Real Women

Superman had his phone booth, Wonder Woman had her spin, and Cinderella had her Fairy Godmother’s wand.  Within a matter of seconds, these drab, normal nerds became fabulous.  Who could forget Superman’s blue eyes and matching well-filled spandex, or Wonder … Continue reading →

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Secret Potions

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Real Women

As a little girl, I read plenty of fairy tales and watched lots of Disney movies.  Often these stories included a mysterious female character, a fairy godmother or witch, who would brew and create secret potions and lotions.  She would … 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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Don’t Pick What’s Behind Door #3

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Real Women

I love my house.  It is roomy enough to be comfortable for the 3 humans and one large dog that inhabit it, with enough space for occasional guests…yet it is small enough to keep clean.  We have a great yard … Continue reading →

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Articles of Reality

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Real Women

  This month, after a quick review of the magazine stand at the local bookstore, I saw a plethora of redundant articles and stories being offered: The Hidden Message of Style Secrets of Women with Gorgeous Hair Your Flat Belly … 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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A Curse or a Blessing?

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Real Women

There is no escaping technology.  We are living in a world where screens of all sorts are in front of us nearly constantly.   Many of us spend of our work days in front of a computer.  We carry Smart Phones … Continue reading →

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The Simple Joys of Reality

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Real Women

One of my out of town BFFs visited this weekend.  I used to feel that I had to plan ahead and arrange some special activities when my friends visited.   After all, plenty of exciting images come to mind when girlfriends … Continue reading →

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No Extended Highs Allowed

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Real Women

When I went to my workout tonight, I saw a woman who hadn’t been there for a few days. She was very tan, so I asked where she’d been.  She had just recently returned from Costa Rica.  She reported that … 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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