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 →

My Favorite Movies: Deep Impact

Posted on December 2, 2011

I thought I’d concluded the Favorite Movies series with my all-time fave, but I forgot about another personal classic: the 1998 ensemble drama Deep Impact. Deep Impact was one of two Comet Apocalypse movies released in the late 90s. The … Continue reading →

Posted in movies

November Book List

Posted on December 1, 2011

City of Fallen Angels and Clockwork Angel by Cassandra ClareCFA is the fourth book in the ongoing Mortal Instruments series (modern fantasy set in NYC), and CA is the first in the related, but stand-alone, Infernal Devices series (set in … Continue reading →

Posted in book reviews, reading

Fallout

Posted on November 30, 2011

The whole 11/11 thing was fun, but I’m glad to see November go. More than any other month, November is packed with marriage-related dates and emotional landmines for me. Compared to how I felt last year, this year was barely a blip … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, grief

Thanksgiving 2011

Posted on November 28, 2011

My dad and brother view Thanksgiving as a deer-hunting holiday, so unlike most families, mine tends to scatter for the turkey feast. :\ This year, my sister and brother-in-law invited me to his family’s Thanksgiving in Cullman, Alabama. I wasn’t sure how it … Continue reading →

Posted in celebrate, fall, family

Grace for the Good Girl: Fruits of the Spirit

Posted on November 25, 2011

Several of my friends are reading Grace for the Good Girl now, reminding me that I never posted more of my thoughts on it. One brief passage that resonated, and has stuck with me, was about the fruits of the Spirit (as … Continue reading →

Posted in faith
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