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 →

Midsummer Garden Update

Posted on August 6, 2012

As expected, this year’s garden is outperforming all of my past gardens, but I haven’t quite had the crazy yield I hoped for. My dad’s three tomato plants (one of which was a volunteer), right in the ground, are a … Continue reading →

Posted in food, gardening

Polite Refusals

Posted on August 2, 2012

I had some major revelations this week when a good friend compared my life to Pride and Prejudice. Before you roll your eyes and tune out, know that I’m not one of those girls. I didn’t even read P&P until … Continue reading →

Posted in dating, empowerment, reading

Wild on Wednesday

Posted on August 1, 2012

Happy August – my birthday month! Here are the things I’m wild about right now (besides my new car): Bunheads on ABC Family. I am CRAZY for this show about a dancer and former Vegas showgirl who finds herself helping … Continue reading →

Posted in fashion, movies, tv

July Book List

Posted on July 31, 2012

God Loves Ugly by Christa BlackIn this brave memoir, singer-songwriter Christa Black shares her journey from destructive perfectionism to thriving and resting in God’s love. While I haven’t dealt with an eating disorder, I really connected with Christa’s struggles, and … Continue reading →

Posted in book reviews, reading

I Heart My Elantra

Posted on July 30, 2012

Several months ago, my dad told me that a co-worker of his was interested in buying my Lexus SUV. What made this weird was that it wasn’t for sale. A while back I went through a phase of wanting a … Continue reading →

Posted in hope, thankful
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