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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 →

Further Empowerment

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When I was in college, one of the books making the rounds was Lady In Waiting, a presentation of the book of Ruth as an ideal love story. It encouraged women to become more like Ruth (or at least the author’s … Continue reading

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Jacksonville 2012

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I went to Jacksonville over MLK weekend to visit Bethany! I’d been to the area twice before – once with my sister when she was considering a job there, and one other time to see Bethany. So it’s becoming one … Continue reading

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Playlist: Empowerment Workout Mix

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One of my greatest joys in life is creating mixes. As a child I “played DJ” (sometimes hanging over a fence and shouting in hopes that entire neighborhood would hear my “broadcast.” Sorry, neighbors!). Looking back, it’s not too surprising that … Continue reading

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Sewing 101

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My mother has been sewing since the age of ten. She made a lot of my clothes as I grew up, including my senior prom dress. Although she tried a few times to teach me sewing, my perfectionism and her … Continue reading

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Wild on Wednesday: Sequins

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As soon as Thanksgiving was over last year, I was suddenly obsessed with sparkly, sequiny holiday clothing. I’m mostly over it now, which is for the best. Major sequins during the holidays is festive; major sequins in mid-January is Tina Turner. Then … Continue reading

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