Tag Archives: strength

What Happens When We Stop Listening

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Real Women

Anyone who has read my blog over the years knows that I stay about 8,000 feet away from posting anything that can be remotely considered political or a hot-button issue.  Not because I don’t care about important issues, but simply … Continue reading →

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Earning Our Rings

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Real Women

As I type these words, I am in my comfy jammies, feet up, and have the Winter Olympics on TV.  I am amazed by any elite athletes in any competition, game or exhibition who reach new speeds, new heights, new … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Real Women

To all of the amazing real women in my life, and to those I have yet to meet: Thank you for traveling the ups and downs of this past year with me.  In 2020 may we all experience more laughter … Continue reading →

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Strength Without Glamour

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Real Women

I was 15 years old when the original 9 to 5 Movie released.  I grew up watching the Mary Tyler Moore Show. I was just heading out into the working world after college when the movie Working Girl came out.  … Continue reading →

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It’s RW Law

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Real Women

There’s very little in life that is guaranteed.  Some days, as a matter of fact, it seems that whatever is the opposite of your intended result will be the inevitable outcome.  Or, put more simply: Murphy’s Law. I’m not a … Continue reading →

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Filling Our Sacks

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Real Women

As children, we are filled with wonder at how Santa could possibly fit toys and gifts for all good girls and boys into just one sack. Surely that bag must be magic and bottomless. And for him to be strong … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Sign?

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Real Women

I’m not sure how much I believe about spirits, hauntings, and messages from those who have passed on. I tend to think almost anything is possible, but since I’ve never really experienced any paranormal activity personally (and I’m ok with … Continue reading →

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Gold Medal Reality

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Real Women

Ah, the twists, the turns, the speed, the jumps, the split-second decisions… could be the Olympics, or could be a day in the life of the average woman. Ok, I suppose that’s a stretch. I mean, we’ve all seen Simone … Continue reading →

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Uncharted

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Real Women

Last week, as I drove through a neighboring town, I noticed a man walking his dog out of a ballpark area. I remembered that I had heard from someone that there were walking trails somewhere behind that ballpark, yet I … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Alright

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Real Women

Since the news broke of the tragedy in Orlando, I haven’t known what to say. Imagine that. Me, the wordy one, at a loss.  Tributes, emotional pleas, and tirades have flowed across social media and the news. I have not … Continue reading →

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