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Personal History

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Real Women

When was the last time you wrote a letter?  Not with a keyboard or a touch pad on your phone, but a handwritten letter using pen and paper, then fold it into an envelope, affix a stamp and send it … Continue reading →

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The Once Upon a Time in our Closets

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Real Women

Most men own clothing for four basic reasons: 1.They aren’t allowed to walk around naked, 2. They want to be comfortable, 3. They wear stuff that makes them look good, and 4. Their significant other bought it for them.  Except for … Continue reading →

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Daily Constitutional

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Real Women

Earlier this week the morning windchill was -10◦ so my puppy and I missed our morning walk. She was all out of sorts, pacing and whining.  I felt a bit off too.  I’m fortunate that my work days start late … Continue reading →

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Strike a Pose

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Real Women

I marvel at young women who unabashedly take multiple selfies of themselves at any given moment. Without a special occasion or reason, perhaps just a good hair day or great outfit, they pause, click-click-click and save or share.  In our youth … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Real Women

We all know that food memories are surprisingly strong.  The smell of something cooking can transport us to a past moment in time.  A mention of an ingredient can make us remember a special meal at a great restaurant, and … Continue reading →

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Fit to Print?

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Real Women

I’m a smorgasbord kind of girl when it comes to news. I watch some local tv news each morning, then catch a few minutes of the Today Show. I listen to the radio on the way to work, and throughout … Continue reading →

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Plot Change

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Real Women

This past weekend I enjoyed some much-needed Real Women downtime with a couple of BFFs. While talking and catching up, we would from time to time stall out on what we were dicussing, lose our place, or make a rapid … Continue reading →

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Legacy Lessons

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Real Women

I had the honor today of joining loved ones to bid adieux to a pretty amazing Real Woman. My Aunt was 87 when she passed, and heaven is lucky to have her now — even though we weren’t ready to … Continue reading →

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Taking Flight

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Real Women

Airports are fairly fascinating places.  That is, they can be fascinating and interesting if we can put aside our dread about the inevitable hassles, frustrations, delays, expense and aggravations.  Remember when flying was exciting and fun?  There used to be … Continue reading →

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Be Prepared for the Past

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Real Women

I am happy to say that thus far in life I have very few regrets.  Even though I’ve made a few poor decisions over the years, I’m a strong believer that everything happens for a reason, and every decision – … Continue reading →

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