Author Archives: Brenda

About Brenda

Mom to a preschooler with T1D. Paralegal. Swiftie. Xennial. Grizzlies and Tigers. Pilates and Peloton. Books and fanfic. 901 / 305 ← Older posts Newer posts →

Book Review: The Panem Companion

Posted on November 16, 2012

If you’re a Hunger Games fan with a habit of intensely overanalyzing your favorite fiction, you will love The Panem Companion! It’s an in-depth look at every level of the Hunger Games universe. It begins with musings on how Panem … Continue reading →

Posted in book reviews

A Story

Posted on November 15, 2012

Today I want to tell you a story. Once upon a time, in a riverside village in a faraway kingdom, lived a young woman. She was neither a princess nor a peasant, making a modest living as an assistant to … Continue reading →

Posted in creative, reflections

Quote of the Week

Posted on November 13, 2012

“This was a good win. As opposed to that bad win. And if the distinction seems absurd, welcome to another season of Memphis Tiger basketball. This is who we are. This is what we do. We overreact, and overanalyze, and … Continue reading →

Posted in tigers

Your Art Matters (Right?)

Posted on November 12, 2012

Last Saturday night, Derek Webb performed a concert at my church. I took this (blurry as usual) pic while he sang “She Must and Shall Go Free,” a song that’s meant a lot to me in this phase of my … Continue reading →

Posted in music, the writing life

Parsons Chair Slipcover

Posted on November 9, 2012

It took me almost three months, but I finally finished sewing a slipcover for the parsons chair in my office/craft room! I used this tutorial. Technically, I didn’t even finish it myself – my mom added the “skirt” piece for … Continue reading →

Posted in cats, crafts
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