Tag Archives: safety

Oasis on Wheels

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Real Women

My first car was a used 1981 Plymouth Reliant K-Car.  It was ugly, utilitarian and practical. But I didn’t complain, because my parents paid for 95% of the car.  With me being the fourth and youngest child, my parents were … Continue reading →

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Wrap Me in Bubblewrap

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Real Women

For the first time in 9 months, I traveled last week. Not just to a neighboring town or state, but via commercial airline, halfway across the country.  It wasn’t just for fun and pleasure, but out of necessity due to … Continue reading →

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No, Really, I’m Smiling

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Real Women

We are an adaptive bunch. When the proverbial sh-t hit the fan 5 months ago and we learned that mask wearing was going to be a thing, there was an initial, very brief, concern about being able to find any.  But … Continue reading →

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It’s OK to Feel Like a Mess

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Real Women

I usually reserve this blog for the mundane, the common, the minor and frustrating yet amusing issues we Real Women face on a daily basis.  My goal is to let this blog be a place to set aside big worries, … Continue reading →

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Violation

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Real Women

When I was a young girl, our house was broken into and robbed. Actually, “broken into” isn’t really accurate. Back then, we lived out in the country, in a lovely little town, and we didn’t lock our doors. I know, … Continue reading →

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Danger or Kindness?

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Real Women

It’s a big scary world out there. Every day we hear about some atrocity that has happened at the hands of someone, or group of someones, who are evil. Shootings, hackings, abductions, scams… Thanks to frightening news, have all become … Continue reading →

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Safe to Help?

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Real Women

The difference between a helping hand and an outstretched palm is a twist of the wrist.  ~Laurence Leamer, King of the Night We Real Women were raised to believe in the importance in helping those who are less fortunate than … Continue reading →

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And yet we survived

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Real Women

While planning the new season of church school, a group of us volunteer moms thought it would be nice to have bean bag chairs and pillows in the common area where we will gather the kids to start the lessons … Continue reading →

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Creature Comforts

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Real Women

Most of us, as young children, had a beloved item that brought us great comfort.  It could have been a traditional teddy bear, a doll, a blanket, or even an old tshirt.  Whatever it was, it was a source of … Continue reading →

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