Two Housewives on a Power Walk

Wendy and Kelly are on a morning power walk when Kelly says, "I hate going to the grocery store."

Wendy sympathizes, "I know everything is so expensive and I never know what to buy."

Kelly, "It's not that, Olney is such a small town I always run in to someone and a quick trip becomes an hour long discussion."

Wendy, "That's what you get when you know everyone in town."

Kelly, "I know, but I don't like having to hide behind a display to avoid someone."

Wendy giggled, "Who were you hiding from?"

Kelly, "Sally, I saw her come in and I quickly turned down an aisle so she wouldn't see me. She is recruiting volunteers for Field of Screams."

Wendy, "I know I already signed up to help with concessions."

Kelly sarcastically replied, "Well good for you!"

Wendy, "Hey, you can always do what Nancy Reagan taught us Just Say No."

Kelly, "I know. Just explain to me how for the 'Real Housewives' on Bravo volunteering means getting dressed up, having your hair and make-up done and going to gala events with your gay husbands. For me it means standing in some cold concession booth, taking money from a bunch of giggling tweens."

Wendy, "If our volunteering was like that we could get Patty to help out."

Kelly, "Well they got me."

Wendy asked, "What do you mean 'they got you'?"

Kelly, "While I was dodging Sally I literally ran right into Valerie."

Wendy started laughing, "Oh no, she probably signed you up for 3 other things."

Kelly, "She tried, but I said I could only do one, and with Sally standing there I agreed to work concessions at Field of Screams."

Wendy, "Oh come on, you know we always make it fun."

Kelly, "I know, but it's in my DNA to complain about something."

As they got closer to Kelly's house, she said, "I'm going to start going to the Harris Teeter in Fulton, it will probably be quicker and I won't know anyone."

Wendy said, "Fat chance, you know someone everywhere."

As Kelly turned up her driveway she said, "Same time next week?"

Wendy who had already picked up the pace and had her cell phone out yelled over her shoulder, "Absolutely."

Real Housewives of Olney - Sneak Peek

he e-mails are flying between the ladies trying to schedule the annual Back to School event. The ladies reminisce and remember how this event has evolved over the years.

Coffee and pastries at a home, while the pre-schoolers play. Conversations with complete sentences.

Breakfast out when youngest start pre-school, "We're out!"

When pre-schoolers start all-day school - Quick lunch of every appetizer on the menu. "Real food for lunch, I will never eat another PB&J sandwich again."

Used to all the children being in school - Leisurely lunch. "What teachers do you kids have?" "Mrs. So and So." "Oh no, I hear she is awful."

Oldest children entering middle school and becoming tweens, someone (Patty Party) suggests ordering a glass of wine with lunch. "Cheers"

Older children are starting high school (teen-agers), younger ones starting middle school (tweens) The wine becomes a martini. "Did Johnny pass his driver's test?"

Older children college, younger children in high school, keep the martinis coming. "Another round." We don't need to be home in time for the school bus and we are living with men and teenagers.

What will the ladies talk about this year, check back on Thursday.

Real Housewives of Olney

Without further ado I would like to introduce you to the Real Housewives of Olney:

Sally Sport - 5'6", 120 lbs., blonde hair, OBGC sweatshirt with comfortable jeans and athletic shoes. Ponytail thread through the back of a Norbeck Country Club baseball cap, light make-up, minimal jewelry. She is a stay at home mom who is never home. She drives a Ford Expedition which is where she spends most of her time. Her motto is, "I am Olney's biggest athletic supporter."

Valerie Volunteer - Short with a few extra pounds, brunette, nice jeans and a cute top, think Ann Taylor Loft. Tasteful jewelry, low heels, neatly applied make-up. Works part-time, is involved in everything from the PTA to the HOA. She is even starting to get involved in local politics. Her motto is, "They couldn't afford to hire me, so I do it for free."

Wendy Walker - Fit and tan, petite and trim. She is usually in fitness wear. Hair is almost always in a ponytail under a baseball cap. Minimal if any make-up and jewelry. She works from home as a consultant. When she is not walking the streets of Olney she is at Fitness First on the cardio machines, in spin class or working out with a personal trainer. Her motto is "I am all about multi-tasking. I can walk the dog, visit with friends, book parties and work out at the same time."

Patty Party - Tall, slim, beautiful and always ready for a party. She is always dressed in the latest fashions with high heels, bling and a new designer bag. Her hair is cut fashionably short and her makeup is expertly applied. She makes an entrance when she walks into a room. She attends everything usually to find out where the party is. She is a full time travel agent. Martini lunches, happy hours, if there are drinks and friends she is there. Her motto is, "If it is happening in the greater Olney area I'm there."

Kelly Knowle - Her motto is "I may not do everything, but I know everything." Kelly is medium height, appropriate weight with medium length brown hair. She wears her hair down as often as she wears it in a ponytail. Her wardrobe is the most diverse of all the housewives with athletic clothes, casual and some more fashionable items. She always looks great, no matter where you run into her. She is a work from home mom. She knows where to be seen and who to talk with to stay in the know.

The Real Housewives of Olney are fictional characters, any resemblance to actual people is purely coincidental. The events and places discussed in this series of blog posts will mostly be real places and real events. I am not reporting on events so creative license will be taken. Let me also say that I have the utmost respect and admiration for all the housewives in Olney who give their time, their talents and their knowledge to make Olney the wonderful place it is. Our children and husbands are lucky to have us and the community we make.

Check back every Thursday (maybe Friday) to find out what the housewives are making happen in our little corner of the world. Note: Cross posted at www.BlogByB.com

For the Love of Olney

When I was growing up Sundays meant dinner with family. One particular Sunday during my junior year in high school my grandmother asked me if I knew anything about an accident in Olney. She said she was driving on Rt. 108 at about 10:30 on Thursday morning and there were a few cars pulled off to the side of the road with someone wrapped in a blanket. She went on to say one of the cars was a candy apple red Mustang convertible that looked just like my car. I assured her I didn't know anything, I was in school at 10:30 on Thursday morning.

I lied. I had taken a friend home to get her homework and I hit a dog. The dog had run into the street right in front of The Olney House (Riccuiti's). Of course I stopped, but someone else did also. They wrapped the dog in a blanket and took it to Town and Country Animal Clinic. After school I went to the clinic and asked Dr. Wendy how the dog was and if they had found the owners. She told me the dog was going to be fine and they had found the owners. She also told me I should not be leaving school during the day, but she wouldn't tell my parents, this time.

Olney has changed. Sunday dinner has been replaced by drinks at the Grille, family has become friends who happen to live close by, but the sense of community found in and around Olney has stayed the same. I know my kids do things they shouldn't do, but I also know there are people like my grandmother and Dr. Wendy who see them doing it.

Olney has made the transition from a family oriented farm town to a community oriented suburb of a major city. There are many reasons and many people who have made this happen, but in the end it is the housewives of Olney who maintain the community that make this such a great place for families.

Given the popularity of Bravo TVs Real Housewives franchise I have decided to begin a series about The Real Housewives of Olney. My plan is to write a new blog post every Thursday looking at Olney through the eyes of the Housewives. I have created 5 fictional characters who I will introduce to you this Thursday. My goal is to keep the series light and fun while celebrating the uniqueness of Olney and those of us who live here.

The Real Housewives of Olney are fictional characters, any resemblance to actual people is purely coincidental. The events and places discussed in this series of blog posts will mostly be real places and real events. I am not reporting facts so creative license will be taken. Let me also say that I have the utmost respect and admiration for all the housewives in Olney who give their time, their talents and their knowledge to make Olney the wonderful place it is. Our children and husbands are lucky to have us and the community we make.

Check back Thursday to meet The Real Housewives of Olney.