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 →

Decking The Halls 2011

Posted on December 9, 2011

I keep my Christmas decorating pretty simple. Over the last couple of years, I’ve pared down my Christmas stuff a LOT. I realized that most of it was handed down or given to me, and didn’t reflect my taste – … Continue reading →

Posted in christmas, domestic

The Road Not Taken

Posted on December 8, 2011

Until I got divorced, I always saw job and career as a temporary thing. I was raised in a very traditional home. Although my mom has a degree and could have chosen other things, she chose to stay home with … Continue reading →

Posted in career, reflections, womanhood

Wild On Wednesday

Posted on December 7, 2011

I’m participating again in Lauren‘s Wild on Wednesday! Here are some things I’m wild about this week: Snow! We got an inch or so this morning! In the many years I’ve lived here, we’ve never had TWO sticking snows before Christmas … Continue reading →

Posted in winter

All Summer In A Day

Posted on December 6, 2011

Many of us who work office jobs this time of year can go days without seeing the sun. Especially if it’s constantly overcast, as it’s been here lately. It’s pretty depressing. (I don’t know how night-shift workers manage.) My sister and … Continue reading →

Posted in family, reading, winter

Italian Chicken Chowder

Posted on December 4, 2011

I can’t believe I haven’t posted this soup recipe here before, because it’s my favorite. I think I originally saw it on the Kraft or Campbell’s website. I can make it from memory. It’s my go-to dinner for last-minute company, because it’s fast … Continue reading →

Posted in food
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