Tag Archives: Weekends

This Time We Mean It

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Real Women

We said “never again”.   Then three years ago, we did it again.  Then we said “ok, really, no more.”  Then last weekend, we did it again. We held a Tag Sale. Or a Yard Sale or a Garage Sale, depending … Continue reading →

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No Choice in the Matter

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Real Women

“ You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.”    — Desmond Tutu. According to Merriam-Webster, Family is defined as a group of people who are related to each other, or a … Continue reading →

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We’re All In This Together

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Real Women

Weekends are what we look forward to all week, with illusions of extra sleep and relaxation dancing in our heads. Yet all R.W.’s know that at least a portion of our days off will require the inevitable, dreaded, time-consuming activity: … Continue reading →

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A New Perspective on Bliss

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Real Women

It doesn’t really take much to make us Real Women happy. Really, it doesn’t.   Sure, we’d all love to win the lottery, hire a butler or housekeeper, become ladies of leisure and spend our days shopping or having lunch or … Continue reading →

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If You Give A…..

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Real Women

Yesterday I said to my husband “I’m have a Moose a Muffin day.”  He said “you’re what??” After explaining what I meant, I thought it may be appropriate to re-post this item I first posted in the spring of last … 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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Windshield Time

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Real Women

An estimated 34 million Americans will be travelling this Labor Day weekend.  This year, we are among them.  Which means there will be at least three guarantees:  my husband will curse at traffic, we will have a great round of … Continue reading →

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Bonus Points

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Real Women

Ahhhh… The weekend.  A blissful respite from the work week, a time to relax, sleep in, and recharge.  Unless, of course you are a Real Women. In which case the weekend can be translated into “Two Days to Get Everything … Continue reading →

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Real Time – a Warped Dimension

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Real Women

I always think that I will have more time on a weekend, or a day off, than I really do. Maybe that is poorly stated.  Clearly I’m aware that every day is made up of 24 hours, no matter the day … Continue reading →

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Escapes

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Real Women

I love my home, I really do.  I enjoy spending time here.  In the summer, we like to have weekend “staycations” by our pool.  But from time to time, I feel the pull to get away. I enjoy traveling, and … Continue reading →

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