Tag Archives: slowing down

Ixnay the Ouldshays

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Real Women

This morning my dog was bugging me to go for a walk. Yes, really, he knows how to communicate this to me quite clearly. What can I say, he has me well trained. I did have a few things I … Continue reading →

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Entering the Clubhouse

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Real Women

As young girls, many of us would gather friends together to form special clubs or secret girls-only societies. We would share confidences and tell elaborate stories, write notes to each other, feel happily comfortable as our giggly selves, and develop … Continue reading →

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The Slippery Slope of Slothness

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Real Women

I’ve always been one of those R.W.’s who likes to be active. I rarely sit still for long. Like most pre-video game, pre-smart-phone little girls, I spent a whole lot of time outside playing, or going for long walks, or … Continue reading →

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At Some Point It Will Happen… If We Let It

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Real Women

Lo and Behold, RW’s….the holidays are officially here. Hanukkah is winding down, and Christmas is starting. We have been on Turbo Prep mode for days, weeks, even months. All of that hustle and bustle, scurrying, late nights, sore backs, tired … Continue reading →

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Professional Perspective

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Real Women

“Its not the most intellectual job in the world, but I do have to know my letters.” – Vanna White During a recent meeting, one of my Real Women co-workers was doing a fine job of demonstrating a product to … Continue reading →

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Summer Doing

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Real Women

“If it’s worth doing, it’s worth overdoing.”  – Ayn Rand Ah, summer…. Every year we look forward to it, with visions of relaxation dancing in our heads. Those lazy, hazy days of summer – lounging on a beach, or sitting … Continue reading →

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The Lost Art of Meandering

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Real Women

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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Brain Power Down

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Real Women

One of my favorite old movies is “What Women Want”. Not just because I’m a sucker for all romantic-comedy-chick-flicks, and not just because in those days (14 years ago), Mel Gibson was looking quite fine. I love it because of … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Slow Mo

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Real Women

Real Women move through life at one speed:  turbo.  We play beat the clock each day, trying to fit more and more in.  When we then add on something more to plan for, a big event or an impending holiday … Continue reading →

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Slow Down

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Real Women

The big meal is over, leftovers are stored or have been turned into casseroles… Hanukkah is well on its way…and now the race is on to Christmas.  Ready, set, GO… Wait a minute. For those of us who celebrate Christmas, … Continue reading →

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