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A Perfect Storm of Perseverance

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Real Women

We all have someone in our lives who is just a bit more unique, more challenging, and more special than most others. For me, that person is my oldest brother. He is the Perfect Storm of health challenges and disability. … Continue reading →

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Roughly Translated…

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Real Women

We live in a world of cyberslang, internet acronyms, and a whole generation of youth who communicate via abbreviations, meme’s and emoji’s. Somewhere along the way, a new language emerged, full of LOL, BRB and YOLO. Nothing makes me feel … Continue reading →

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Mind Map

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Real Women

A couple of weeks ago, the Huffington Post shared an image and brief story about how a man had asked his wife to draw, or write down, everything that was going on in her mind. I find it a little … Continue reading →

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Giving Care

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Real Women

Due to curiosity and a bit of a hunch, I did some research (aka Google search), and according to the U.S. Census, the population of people aged 65 and over is somewhere around 34 million. The population of people aged … Continue reading →

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The Bubble Looks Appealing

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Real Women

We women try hard to make the right choices with our health. We want to be strong, healthy, energetic, and live good long lives so we can some day bounce our grandchildren on our knees and enjoy retirement. So we … Continue reading →

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Craving Normalcy

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Real Women

We all experience moments when our normal, real lives are interrupted. When common, mundane, every day activities and tasks must be put on hold to divert our attention and energies elsewhere. Due to a medical issue with a family member, … Continue reading →

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Report From the Bridge

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Real Women

Air-traffic Controllers.  Ship’s Captains. Lieutenant Uhura. The Army. Real Women. We all have them. Some are more high-tech than others. Some are in place to do such high-level activities as guiding astronauts or military maneuvers. Ours, as Real Women, exist … Continue reading →

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They Didn’t Tell Us About This Part

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Real Women

We all have our expectations of each stage of our lives. We know, for example, as children, that we need to learn how to play well with others and learn right from wrong.   We know as young adults that we … Continue reading →

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Ninja Skills

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Real Women

Last night my family and I happened to tune in to watch a bit of American Ninja Warrior.   We aren’t die-hard fans of the show, but it seems to be on almost every night at this point, and it is oddly … Continue reading →

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Sometimes It Isn’t Easy

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Real Women

We all go through challenging phases in life. When bad, sad, or just plain ugly things seem to pile up around us. I know several folks right now who are trying to make their way through some of those piles. … Continue reading →

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